Can't find it in the shops, any ideas where I can buy some please !
harrislucinda,
Nov 25, 10:16pm
shouldbeoutnowwith all theotherxmasfoodswhatshopdidyou try
chooky,
Nov 25, 10:35pm
I brought mine about a month ago, from New World, just mixed it with some stew apple and brandy today and will make my pies up tomorrow. I found on a thread here today when I was havng a look. Xmas ball, so have made them up and put in freezer. Like a truffle, dip in chocolate before the day. They were yummy before I put them in the freezer and before they are chocolate dipped.
suckerman,
Nov 26, 11:29pm
Thanks, I tried at New World, they had everything Christmassy except the mince! I heard a rumour that Ernest Adams have stopped making it. Truffles sound yummo!
redhotkiwi,
Nov 27, 2:51am
last year i just bought a 1kg bag of fruit mix and put in the food processor and added a dash of whisky and used that for my pies. It was great and went a long way. Far cheaper than fruit mince.
cookessentials,
Nov 27, 3:42pm
I just make my own.it is so much nicer. My recipe is on the Great Christmas thread.
cookessentials,
Nov 27, 3:45pm
Here it is for you Spiced Fruit Mince 750g sultanas;750g raisins,chopped;450g currants;500g seeded dates,chopped;500g seeded prunes,chopped;400g green skinned apples,peeled,grated;200g brown sugar;2 tbsp finely grated orange rind;1 tbsp mixed spice;2 tsp ground cloves;1/2 cup plum jam;375ml brandy. Mix all together in a lge bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.Store in cool dark place or fridge for 3 days before using. Can be kept under refrigeration for up to six months.
sarahb5,
Nov 27, 4:19pm
Sounds yummy but I thought you said the mince pies had 13 ingredients or does the pastry count as one!
kazf,
Nov 27, 4:40pm
Look in the baking aisle not with the Christmas stuff.
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