Mincemeat

Name: Mincemeat
Yield: 7 cups, enough for 2 pies
Ingredients: ¾ cup cherry jam; ¾ cup orange marmalade; ⅓ cup white wine or cider vinegar; 1 cup canned sour cherries, drained and coarsely chopped; ½ cup dried currants; 1 cup raisins; ¾ cup strawberry jam; ¾ cup apple butter; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup mixed candied fruit; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups water; 1 pound lean stew beef, cut into 1½-inch cubes; 1½ cups (packed) dark brown sugar; ⅔ cup apple cider; ⅓ cup white wine or cider vinegar; ¼ cup undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation info

7 cups
, enough for 2 pies

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

During the holiday season, when time is at a premium, prepare this luscious mincemeat—a rich combination of meat, fruits, and spices—in the microwave. It cooks up in a fraction of the time, leaving you plenty of extra to wrap gifts.

Ingredients

1 pound lean stew beef, cut into 1½-inch cubes
2 cups water
⅔

Condiment
Gluten-free
Microwave

Method

Combine the beef and water in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole with a lid. Cover, and cook at full power (650 to 700 watts) for 20 minutes. Stir, turning the meat, recover, and cook until tender, another 20 minutes. Allow the meat to cool slightly, reserving any liquid.