Christmas Mincemeat

This mincemeat recipe is enough to make at least 5 - 6 dozen mince pies. I store it in the fridge and if I have any left over after the festive season, I freeze it and use it to make fruit muffins.
Put the raisins, sultanas, currants and glaced cherries in a large bowl, with the Sherry or rice vinegar. Mix well. Cover and leave in a cool place, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 hours or overnight, if you prefer.
Blanch the chopped apple in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain well. Add to the soaked dried fruit mixture with the mixed spice and nutmeg, stirring well.
Put the sugar, orange juice, water and butter into a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Add to the fruit mixture and stir well to combine thoroughly.
Pack into sterilised jars. Seal and label.
Ingredients
Directions
Put the raisins, sultanas, currants and glaced cherries in a large bowl, with the Sherry or rice vinegar. Mix well. Cover and leave in a cool place, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 hours or overnight, if you prefer.
Blanch the chopped apple in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain well. Add to the soaked dried fruit mixture with the mixed spice and nutmeg, stirring well.
Put the sugar, orange juice, water and butter into a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Add to the fruit mixture and stir well to combine thoroughly.
Pack into sterilised jars. Seal and label.