Soy-Free Traditional Mincemeat

Experience the nostalgic flavors of the holiday season with this Soy-Free Traditional Mincemeat, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that’s free of soy but bursting with rich, fruity goodness. This homemade mincemeat combines plump dried currants, raisins, cranberries, and finely chopped apricots with the fresh zest and juice of orange and lemon for a citrusy brightness. Enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a splash of brandy for depth, every spoonful is a celebration of festive flavors. With its buttery texture and no artificial additives, this recipe is perfect for filling pies, tarts, or other holiday baked treats. Ready in under an hour and ideal for make-ahead storage, this reusable treasure can be refrigerated for weeks or frozen for months. Whether you’re baking for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or simply indulging in seasonal joy, this soy-free mincemeat guarantees a comforting homemade taste packed with tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 200 grams Dried currants
• 150 grams Raisins
• 100 grams Dried cranberries
• 100 grams Dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and grated
• 150 grams Dark brown sugar
• 125 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 large Zest and juice of orange
• 1 large Zest and juice of lemon
• 60 milliliters Brandy
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the dried currants, raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, grated apple, and dark brown sugar.

Step 2

Add the unsalted butter, orange zest and juice, and lemon zest and juice to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved completely.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 5

Let the mixture simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the brandy to the cooled mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the brandy is fully incorporated.

Step 8

Transfer the mincemeat to sterilized jars. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Step 9

Use the soy-free traditional mincemeat as a filling for pies, tarts, or any other festive baked goods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3471.6

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 276.8mg	0%
Sodium 175.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 626.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.7g	0%
Total Sugars 540.9g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 659.2mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 4791.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.7%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 70.2%