Homemade Mincemeat

Get ready for a festive treat with this delightful vegan mincemeat! Packed with rich, spiced fruits, warming port, and a touch of citrus, this recipe is the perfect filling for your holiday mince pies. Made with vegan suet, it’s 100% plant-based and full of flavour. Whether you’re baking for family or gifting jars to loved ones, this recipe is a must-have for your holiday celebrations. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious—it’s Christmas in a jar!

Organic Currants 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

175g currants

Organic Raisins 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

175g raisins

Organic Sultanas 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

175g sultanas

Organic Dried Cranberries 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

175g dried cranberries

Organic Candied Orange Peel 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

75g orange peel

Organic Candied Lemon Peel 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

25g lemon peel

Vegan Suet 250g (Suma)

120g suet

Organic Golden Cane Sugar 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

200g cane sugar

Flaked Almonds 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

50g chopped almonds 

Organic Mixed Spice 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1.5 tsp mixed spice

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5 tsp cinnamon

Organic Ginger Powder 250g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5 tsp ground ginger

Organic Ground Cloves 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

a pinch of ground cloves

Organic Ground Nutmeg 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

a pinch of nutmeg

Other Ingredients

Method

1. Chop your almonds finely.
2. Peel and grate your apple.
3. Finely grate the zest of your orange and squeeze out the juice.
4. Place all ingredients (apart from the port) into a big saucepan.
5. Mix well, set the heat to low and stir gently.
6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat and wait until warm.
8. Stir in the port and suet and mix well.
9. Pour into sterilised jars, seal.
10. Store in a cool and dark place for up to 3months.