Low Fat Traditional Mincemeat
Looking for a lighter twist on a holiday classic? This Low Fat Traditional Mincemeat recipe offers all the festive flavors you love with significantly less fat, making it a guilt-free treat for your seasonal baking. Bursting with natural sweetness from apples, raisins, sultanas, and dried cranberries, it's perfectly balanced with zesty orange and lemon, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for a subtle tang. This stovetop recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, delivering a rich and aromatic filling for pies, tarts, or any dessert you desire. Plus, it's easy to store and freezer-friendly, ensuring you’re always ready to whip up a holiday favorite. Indulge in this healthier version of traditional mincemeat for a deliciously festive treat without compromise!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium, peeled, cored, and diced Apples
- 150 grams Raisins
- 150 grams Sultanas
- 100 grams Dried cranberries
- 100 milliliters Orange juice
- 25 milliliters Lemon juice
- 2 oranges Grated orange zest
- 1 lemon Grated lemon zest
- 75 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Mixed spice
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 150 milliliters Unsweetened apple juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine the diced apples, raisins, sultanas, dried cranberries, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest.
Step 2
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and mixed spice to the pan. Stir well to coat the fruit in the sugar and spices.
Step 3
Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes until the apples start to release their juices.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the apple cider vinegar and unsweetened apple juice. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Simmer the mixture gently for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the mixture is thickened but moist.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7
Allow the mincemeat to cool completely before transferring it to sterilized jars for storage.
Step 8
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage. Use as desired in pies, tarts, or other festive desserts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1536.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2086.9 |
| Total Fat 3.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 134.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 531.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 433.5g | |
| Protein 13.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 363.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3660.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories