Mom Evans' mincemeat is a classic holiday treat that has been enjoyed by families for generations. Made with a combination of dried fruits, spices, and suet, this sweet and savory dish can be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and other baked goods. If you're looking for a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holidays, look no further than Mom Evans' mincemeat. With its rich, complex flavor and timeless appeal, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINCEMEAT
I copied this from The Virginia Housewife by Mary Randolph many, many years ago. It is supposedly the recipe used by Martha Washington. The original recipe called for ingredients by pounds. I used the cheapest, fattiest burger I could find in place of the beef amd suet. I also use a pound of mixed candied fruit instead of the citron and peel. Supposedly this can be processed in a water bath, but I don't have that much confidence. I store the jars in the freezer.
Provided by Countrywife
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put meat, suet, citron, peel, peeled and cored apples, lemon and orange through the meat grinder.
- Mix throughly with sugar, currants. rasins, spices, salt, brandy and sherry.
- Pack into quart jars and process or freeze.
- Every few months add a couple of tablespoons brandy, sherry or rum if the mix looks dry.
EASY MINCEMEAT
Make homemade mincemeat for your Christmas bakes. It's a lot easier than you might think, and the recipe can be scaled up or down. This works well as a gift, too
Provided by Benjamina Ebuehi
Time 20m
Yield Makes 850g
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients, except the brandy, in a large saucepan. Cook over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and suet have completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature before stirring in the brandy. The mincemeat may look loose at this stage, but it will continue to thicken. You can encase it in pastry as soon as it's cooled. Alternatively, spoon the warm mincemeat into a large sterilised jar or several smaller ones (see tip, below). Will keep in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
MUM'S MINCEMEAT
My Mum's recipe from Lancashire, UK. I have taken over the yearly family tradition for making mincemeat. You will want to make this early- to mid-November to allow it to ferment and the flavors to mingle in time for Christmas.
Provided by Eve Cottom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time P3DT45m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt suet in a saucepan over medium-low heat; strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and discard solids. Refrigerate liquid until again solid.
- Grate solid suet, measure 12 ounces of grated suet into a bowl, and set aside.
- Stir brown sugar, sultana raisins, dark raisins, currants, fruit peel, almonds, allspice, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl; add grated suet and stir. Fold grated apple through the mixture.
- Cover bowl loosely with aluminum foil and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring once daily, until fermented, 3 to 5 days. Refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 29 g
MOM'S MEAT LOAF
Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.
MOM'S INFAMOUS MINCEMEAT PIE
Mom's 88 yrs. old now, but her mincemeat pie was a staple every year at the weekly Lenten Luncheons at our church as well as family holiday dinners. I wonder if it had anything to do with the half cup of brandy or rum mom would add to her pie.
Provided by Suzie
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break mincemeat into small pieces and put in saucepan.
- Add diced apples, raisins, water and liquor.
- Boil about 2 minutes; cool.
- When mincemeat mixture is cool, put into pastry lined 9" pie pan; cover with top crust.
- Prick top crust with folk.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
MOM EVANS'MINCEMEAT
Categories Apple Pie Christmas Dessert Freeze/Chill Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- cook and drain the ground beef.
- stir all the rest of the ingredients together and add the beef.
- Stir until well-mixed and then place in the fridge for 24 hours before using.
- Mom would then make a bunch of pies and freeze them, bringing them out and warming them up in the oven.
- I freeze what I do not use immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Mincemeat can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- If you don't have suet, you can substitute butter or shortening.
- Mincemeat can be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and cookies.
- It can also be served as a condiment with cheese, crackers, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Mincemeat is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you're making a classic mincemeat pie or using it as a condiment, you're sure to enjoy its unique flavor and texture. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give mincemeat a try!
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