Homemade Mincemeat Recipe • Curious Cuisiniere
What is mincemeat? We’re here to break down the confusion behind this boozy fruit concoction and share a recipe to make your own homemade mincemeat.What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mincemeat’?Does it conjure images of an old-school British pie?But, what’s inside that pie?If you’re from the States, that pie is probably filled with lots of confusion.So, let’s back up.Traditionally, what is Mincemeat?Mincemeat developed as a way of preserving meat. Traditional mincemeat from the 15th -17th centuries contained a mixture of meat and fruits with vinegar or wine that was used as a preservative.In the 18th century, liquor such as brandy or rum began to be used instead of thevinegar or wine.And, over time itevolved to contain suet (beef or mutton fat) instead of meat.What is mincemeat today?Today, mincemeat is almost better known as “fruitmince” since it typically only contains dried fruits such as raisins, currants, cherries, apricots or candied citrus peel, along with cinnamon, nu...