Mincemeat recipe

Last Sunday was Stir-up-Sunday when you are supposed to make your Christmas puddings and cakes. The fruit for my Christmas pudding is still soaking up the brandy and I am hoping to find time to make it before Christmas day, but who knows? It is such a trial trying to find a four hour stretch when I'm at home with time to steam it. However with the help of a kidlet I managed to get my mincemeat made, so I thought I would share the recipe with you. This is a great recipe if you only want to make a couple of batches of mince pies. Most other recipes I have found made enough to last me for years! 

It is a simple recipe but go ahead and add spices or alcohol to make it more to your taste. 

Ingredients

50g dried cranberries

50g dried blueberries

50g mixed peel

50g cherries washed dried and chopped

150g currants

125g raisins

125g sultanas

100g suet

100g grated cooking apple

150g dark brown sugar

Method

Bung (yes that's a technical term) everything into a bowl, stir and then spoon into a jar. Cover with a lid and leave for a week before using.

You can download the recipe here.

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Gingerbread house 2012

I'm sorry I have posted this already and it's not even December but I am far too impatient. I went for a very traditional gingerbread house this year, but there is plenty of time for me to create something more unusual!

I will post more pictures when it really is the season!

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Chocolate winner!

Congratulations Kathleen Hooper, you have won the Hotel Chocolate advent calender. Can you email me at nevie-pie@hotmail.co.uk with your address.

There will be more giveaways soon I promise. 

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Oxo Good Grips winner.

Congratulations to Anita who has won the Oxo Good Grips set. I hope that she enjoys using the products and whips up some delicious goodies soon.

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ps Don't forget there are still a few days to enter the Hotel Chocolate advent calender giveaway here.