Vegan Mincemeat
I love how my Vegan Mincemeat adds so much flavor and versatility to my holiday baking. In just 20 minutes, it’s ready to be the perfect filling for mince pies, a topping for desserts, or a thoughtful gift for friends and family. It’s an extra-sweet treat for the holidays, but honestly, I enjoy it all year round.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 2 oranges, zested (you won't be using the orange juice or the actual orange, just the zest of two oranges)
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 3 cups dried mixed fruit
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ginger, ground
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 1 tsp nutmeg, ground
- ⅓ cup brandy
Instructions
- Grate the apples, including the skin and add to a large pot.
- Add all other ingredients to the pot except for the brandy.
- Heat over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar has melted, the apple is cooked through and the liquid has reduced.
- Remove from the heat, add the brandy, and stir through.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in sterilized jars.
- Store the jars of mincemeat in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
- Always use fresh, plump dried fruit. Trust me, I’ve made the mistake of grabbing an old bag from the back of the pantry, and it just didn’t have the same flavor or texture. Now, I always make sure my dried fruit is fresh and unopened, it makes such a big difference in creating a rich, delicious mincemeat that everyone loves!
- I always use sterilized jars to store my mincemeat, it keeps everything fresh and safe. A quick wash with hot soapy water or a run through the dishwasher does the trick!
- When making this for kids, I swap the brandy with apple juice, orange juice, or any fruit juice. It still tastes amazing and is perfect for the whole family.
- For a brighter citrus flavor, I add the juice of an orange while cooking. I just increase the cook time by a couple of minutes to reduce the extra liquid.
- If the mixture feels too liquidy, I let it cook for a few extra minutes. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so don’t worry.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g