CHRISTMAS MINCE
Description
(makes 1.5kg)
INGREDIENTS
125g dates (covered with hot water to soften, drained and chopped)
125g dried apricots (chopped)
250g sultanas
250g currants
250g raisins
62.5ml (1/4 cup) brandy
125g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) brown sugar
280g (2 small) apples (peeled ,cored and finely diced)
250g (2 to 3) bananas (mashed)
METHOD
- Into a food processor fitted with a metal blade place dates, apricots sultanas, currants and raisins and using pulse button on processor chop the fruit.
- Remove from processor and add brandy, sugar, apple and banana and combine.
- Place in a container with a tightly fitting lid and refrigerate for up to two months.
Associated Recipes: Lattice Christmas Mince Tart, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry, Brandy Cream, Christmas Fruit Mince Croissants