Kiwi Christmas fruit mince

Name: Kiwi Christmas fruit mince
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Raisins, choose jumbo ones, chopped; 2 cups Apricots, chopped; 1 cup Dried blueberries; 1 cup Blanched almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely grated; 1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 Orange, large, Juice and finely grated zest; 2 tsp Mixed spice; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 Orange, juice and finely grated zest; 1 Lemon, juice or 1/4 cup brandy if desired

Makes: 6 cups

Jo Elwin

Food writer and former food magazine editor

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The recipe was created by the Alison’s Pantry team using Alison’s Pantry ingredients and they’ve kindly agreed to share.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups	Raisins, choose jumbo ones, chopped
2 cups	Apricots, chopped
1 cup	Dried blueberries
1 cup	Blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1	Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely grated
1 cup	Brown sugar, firmly packed
1	Orange, large, Juice and finely grated zest
2 tsp	Mixed spice
1 tsp	Ground cinnamon
1	Orange, juice and finely grated zest
1	Lemon, juice or 1/4 cup brandy if desired

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.
Cover and store in a dark place for 2-3 days to allow the flavours to develop. Stir once a day to mix ingredients evenly.
Pack the fruit mince into sterilised jars, pressing down well to remove any air pockets, and seal with tight fitting lids.
Unopened, the fruit mince will last for up to two months, if stored in a cool, dark place. If alcohol is added, the fruit mince will last for at least six months.