Yesterday I got given a gorgeous bunch of rhubarb, I am not feeling very christmassy so I decided to make some mincemeat. I found a different recipe for mincemeat in Nigella's Feasts, it doesn't contain suet or apples and the combination of deeply aromatic vanilla seeds with rhubarb is always a winner
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1 kg rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 5mm slices
300g soft dark brown sugar
2 vanilla pods
2 tsp ground mixed spices
225g raisins
225g sultanas
225g currants
2 tbsp brandy.
Put the sliced rhubarb with the sugar into a large pan. Cut the vanilla pod into halves lengthways and scrape out the seeds, then cut each half into pieces, adding seeds and pod slices into the pan. Add the mixed spices and cook for about 5 mins.
Add the dried fruits and simmer the pan for about 30 mins. Stir in the brandy and take off the heat. when its cool enough to handle, bottle in jars.
It makes a great christmas pressie!
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1 kg rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 5mm slices
300g soft dark brown sugar
2 vanilla pods
2 tsp ground mixed spices
225g raisins
225g sultanas
225g currants
2 tbsp brandy.
Put the sliced rhubarb with the sugar into a large pan. Cut the vanilla pod into halves lengthways and scrape out the seeds, then cut each half into pieces, adding seeds and pod slices into the pan. Add the mixed spices and cook for about 5 mins.
Add the dried fruits and simmer the pan for about 30 mins. Stir in the brandy and take off the heat. when its cool enough to handle, bottle in jars.
It makes a great christmas pressie!
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