Mincemeat!

After making my Christmas Pudding I had some left over products. What better way to use this up than to make some mincemeat! I had no idea that making mincemeat was so easy. I also have to admit that it was not my idea my house mate suggested it she was also kind enough to provide me with a cooking apple, extra dried fruit and some words of wisdom. All of which she just had lying around.

Soaking dried fruit

Over the Christmas period I picked up the Sainsbury's  Christmas magazine (always good for a gander!) and I stumbled upon this interesting recipe for Mincemeat Brownie Tart.  I personally am not a fan of mince pie's, I'm sure there are lost of people out there that feel the same, I have to say this was gorgeous.  I defiantly recommend it, its not to chocolaty and was amazingly moist all on it's own.

Chocolate brownie mincemeat Tart

I obviously had to also make some traditional mince pies. Nothing interesting with this recipe though!and they all went (after the brownie tart mind).

Mince Pies