Easy Alcohol-Free Vegan Mincemeat – A British Christmas Tradition
Are you feeling the festive spirit? Mince pies truly capture the essence of Christmas in their delicious pastry shells. There’s nothing better than a warm, spiced fruit pie fresh out of the oven, filled with this amazing homemade alcohol-free vegan mincemeat! Perfect as a Christmas classic or a Thanksgiving dessert.
Equipment
1 Cast iron pan - or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins 200 grams
- 1 cup dried cranberries 200 grams
- ¼ cup currants 50 grams
- 1 large lemon skin, pulp, and juice,( seeds removed)
- 1 large orange skin, pulp, and juice, (seeds removed)
- ½ cup cold-pressed coconut oil 120 ml
- ½ cup coconut sugar 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons apple syrup or any other syrup
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 small apples peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
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Instructions
- Wash the orange and lemon skins. Peel, core, and grate the apples, then set them aside.
- In a Dutch oven or cast-iron pan, gently heat the coconut oil and vinegar. Add the coconut sugar and stir until combined.
- Stir in the grated apples, mixing well.
- Cut the lemon and orange into quarters, remove seeds, and blend lightly—ensure some small visible pieces of peel and pulp remain. If you don’t have a blender, grate the zest, squeeze the juice, and finely chop any pulp. You can also use a food proccessor.
- Add the blended citrus and all of the spices to the pan, stirring thoroughly.
- Incorporate the raisins, cranberries, and currants into the mixture, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes, until the mixture is thick and fragrant.
- Turn off the heat and let the mincemeat settle and cool before transfering it to sterilized jars.
Notes & Suggestions
This recipe for Easy Alcohol-Free Vegan Mincemeat yields approximately 1 kilogram of mincemeat, making it ideal for filling 32 medium mince pies.
Reheating the Mincemeat - Since this recipe uses coconut oil, it’s easy to reheat. Transfer the mincemeat to a saucepan over low heat, and stir occasionally until it`s warm.
Resting Time - Cover the bowl with a clean cloth, a plate, or cling film, and leave it for 2 hours. Then refrigerate until ready to use. I recommend letting the mixed fruit rest for at least 24 hours to become more flavorful. Once fully cooled, transfer the mixture to a pre-sterilized jar and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the mince pies.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Easy Alcohol-Free Vegan Mincemeat – A British Christmas Tradition
Serving Size
0.25 50 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.16
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
5.18
g
32
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.38
g
Potassium
110
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
0.55
g
1
%
Vitamin A
25
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
7.8
mg
9
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
0.52
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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