🍰 Desserts

Mincemeat Vegan

Vegan mincemeat is a traditional, rich, European filling, typically used in pies, pastries, or bread. And it's 100% plant-based!A combination of finely chopped dried fruit, warm spices and vegetable fats, slowly cooked until the flavors blend perfectly. This dish is very special because it presents a classic taste that is savory, sweet, and aromatic with distinctive spices without using any meat or animal fat at all. Remains delicious, keeps well in the fridge, and is perfect for a variety of desserts and festive snacks.

Shared by Celin

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Time

65 min

Serves

Difficulty

medium

🛒 Ingredients

100 grams of black raisins
80 grams of golden raisins
80 grams of dried sweet orange peel/cloves, finely chopped80 grams of dried sweet orange peel/cloves, finely chopped
60 grams dates, seeds removed, chopped
50 grams dried apricots, chopped
50 grams fresh apple, peeled and coarsely grated
30 grams of cashew nuts/walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable margarine/solid coconut fat
3 tablespoons liquid brown sugar / coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon clove powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
One tablespoon of lemon juice / orange margarine
50 ml water/apple juice
A little fresh grated orange peel

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Mix all the dried fruit, grated apple, orange peel and nuts in a heatproof saucepan.
2
Add sugar, vegetable margarine, spices, water/apple juice, and orange juice. Stir well.
3
Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes until the fruit is soft and the liquid has reduced and thickened.
4
Turn off the heat and let it cool completely. The flavor will be even better if it sits in a covered container in a cool place for at least 24 hours before using it as a pie or cake filling. Your dish is ready to enjoy!