Whether you make your own mincemeat or use shop bought, these mini loaves are both delicious and simple to make. I bought these mini loaf cases from Ebay but you can make them in cupcake cases instead, or one large loaf (just adjust the cooking time accordingly).
Mini Christmas Mincemeat Loaves - makes 4
75g butter
75g caster sugar
2 large eggs
150g mincemeat
120g self raising flour
tsp cinnamon
- Beat the butter & sugar together until creamy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time
- Add the mincemeat and stir until well distributed within the mixture
- Sift the flour & cinnamon together & fold into the batter
- Divide the mixture between the loaf cases
- Bake in a preheated 180C oven for approx 20-25 minutes
If you want to make your own mincemeat I have a very popular Chocolate Mincemeat recipe here, or a regular mincemeat below - just add your favourite dried fruits. I use vegetable suet which makes any recipes that I use it in suitable for vegetarians.
Mincemeat
1kg mixed dried fruit (I used currants, raisins, sultanas & cranberries)
200ml dark rum (this can be replaced by tea if you prefer)
200g suet
300g demerara sugar
1 tbsp mixed spice
1.5 tbsp cinnamon
- Mix all the dried fruit together & pour over the rum
- Cover and leave to soak overnight
- Once the fruit has soaked overnight, stir in the suet, sugar & spices
- Mix well & pack into sterilised jars
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