How To Make Traditional Mincemeat

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Bold Bakers! Get my recipe for the Traditional Mincemeat filling I grew up with here: bit.ly/TraditionalMincemeat

[@m.mehdbhatti2338]

Hey Gemma! I cannot consume alchahal so can i use somethin non-alchaholic instead? If so, plz specify me the ingredient.

[@annabellasutanto9930]

Hi, will you try making an indonesian dessert called martabak manis? Its kind of similar to pancakes but thicker and the toppings added are different, its really delicious... I'll give you a link of the recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5qanYuXadqkf5I 🙏 i really hope you'll try it

[@lillybuckwalter3902]

Mine is on the stove right now. It makes a lot. Hope we like it 😂

[@johnnieevans4580]

No you aren't. I wouldn't eat it as a child because of that.

[@VANITARE]

I love listening to you. It just totally brings me back to visiting my Irish fam.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@carolspencer9396]

Mince meat is and always has been my favorite pie since I was very little and I am in my 60s ! My mother and aunts used to get together in the fall of the year, making A HUGE amount of green tomato mince meat to can. Same ingredients, just with a ton of unripened tomatoes so to not go to waste at harvest end. They are all in Heaven now so I have to buy a commercial brand and tweek it alittle. Thank you for sharing this. 👍☕🌺❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That is awesome tradition! Thank you for sharing, Carol.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That is awesome tradition! Thank you for sharing, Carol.

[@blackie3740Sansone-tv1hn]

I would love to hear more about using tomatoes with it!

[@India31669]

Perfect and easy to make, now I can make a mince pie for my British boyfriend so he can spend Christmas in south America and feel a little bit closer to his home. Thank you very much! 🤗😘

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it!

[@laskatz3626]

Looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing your beautiful recipe.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you get on well with the recipe!

[@robertad242]

Hi Gemma! It relaxes me so much to watch you cooking 😃

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad to hear it! Happy baking!

[@thukumaina4111]

Your cooking is the best and easiest

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@Lirin1122]

Mincemeat was my Dad's favorite. He talked about his Mom making it when he was young. Very Irish ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

He knows his Irish food traditions! I hope you'll give mine a go. Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@plauditecives]

Actually, mincemeat is common throughout the UK -- and in the Commonwealth too. I'm Canadian, and we always had mincemeat tarts at Christmas.

[@jessical.potavin1720]

I'm so glad I found this! I will definitely make this with my son this year for the holidays!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@elizaalmabuena]

Christmas flavored pies! Tried them while I was in Liverpool for Uni and loved them, made sure to take some home every Christmas. It was hilarious to be asked what they tasted like every time we offered to someone new; 'they taste like Christmas' always laughed at before they took the bite and always agreed with after. I'm giving it a go this year, always a bit nerve wrecking to make something new that is (ideally) aged for a while.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Let us know how you get on ! The link to the recipe is in the caption above.

[@riyamitraministries]

I can smell the aroma from the screen. Amazing recipe 😍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Mmm me too! Thank you, Riya! Hope you enjoy it!

[@flyboy3480]

A recipe without suet! It looks delish, making it this aft...I'm excited!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@dharinigiyar8788]

That’s an amazing recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! Here's the recipe if you're giving this a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@cindypownall6947]

This is so much a part of my childhood - both sides of my family are from the UK

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing, Cindy.

[@shravanmanoj2627]

So there is a difference between Mincemeat and Minced meat I thought both are the same lol 😂 Celebrate this Holiday season safely and brightly Gemma All the best !!!!!!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, there is, Shravan! Thank you for being here.

[@MGongopadhyay]

Dear Gemma, You must visit us during the Holiday Season. You will love my City and all the goodies that you find now. I make my mincemeat generally during September and use it for pies ( which I am not made since Ma left us for her Heavenly abode), Christmas cake and pudding. 😁 I always make some extra mincemeat to use the year round for hotcross buns and other things.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

So sorry to hear about your mum. Your holiday spread sounds delicious!

[@MGongopadhyay]

@@biggerbolderbaking thanks for writing dearLady. It did brighten up my day.

[@DarkLiger]

Being born and raised in New York I've always heard about Mincemeat but never tried it. The last few Chrismas' I've tried making it but it never seemed to come outright. This video made me realize I've been overcooking it. I'm going to try again this holiday season but with your recipe.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! I hope you get on well with my recipe for mincemeat.

[@DarkLiger]

@@biggerbolderbaking I used your recipe and it came out so much better than my previous attempts. I brought some mincemeat tarts to a New Years' party. People liked it, a couple people weren't sure what to think. To be fair Mincemeat has a unique flavor if someone never tried it. Thank you. I will be using your recipe going forward.

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Another recipe that's necessary for holiday baking! Great work, Gemma :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@Tastrecipe]

Wow yummy sataen recipe thanks for sharing

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you like it!

[@beatacrochets]

This just might be my Christmas brunch contribution to the family meal😁

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@DiddlyPenguin]

Great recipe Gemma. I’m Irish & I’m making some home made mince pies tomorrow. A taste of home 🇮🇪

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Exactly! I have to bring a little (ok a lot) of Ireland home with me in the US! Hope you enjoy it!

[@carol629]

Thank you so much for this. Your timing is perfect. I'm from Ireland too, living in the US and had planned to make my own mincemeat tonight first time. I have had all the basic ingredients for a few weeks but could not find a recipe I liked without suet. So very happy this showed up in my feed this morning. I have bought a jar of imported mincemeat as a backup but really hoping mine turns out okay.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope it turned out well for you, Carol.

[@carol629]

@@biggerbolderbaking it’s smells so Christmassy. If it tastes even half as nice as it smells, I’ll be thrilled.

[@ladolcevita9082]

Thank you Gemma. Cannot wait to start baking😍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Have fun!

[@patriciabell8996]

Love the way you present your information. It’s 2 am but I want to head to the kitchen and start working on my mincemeat.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Lol! Go for it, Patricia. Thank you for being here.

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

This reminds me of my mother making mince meat pies for Christmas 🎄 using her fathers recipe. Very good recipe and lovely video.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing.

[@prachiathale1777]

It looks so yummy! I bet it tastes delicious. I love watching your videos❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Give it a go and experience the deliciousness! Thank you!

[@cheshtadua8425]

I loved your spatula 😍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@yussss]

hey gemma... thankyou soo much for ur recipies... because of u and ur talent i was inspired to bake and now i bake very well.. keep going dear u will surely reach hights.. ones againg thankyou soo much

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That warms my heart to hear! That's such a big part of what Bigger Bolder Baking is to me!

[@jumanainthekitchen3756]

WOW it looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for always sharing great recipes that are easy to follow and delicious. You have inspired me to start my own channel. Have a great day🌷

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy

[@lrads1812]

Thank you Gemma, your recipes are awesome and your voice is so beautiful! Love your videos!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words, Leigh. I hope you'll give this a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@jonathanyard8042]

I love your recipes. They’re the best!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you like them!

[@lanak3674]

New recipe every day -- including tomorrow?! Thanks, Gemma! Of course, we'll be on the lookout!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Stay tuned!

[@keithsy3100]

Yummy... love to visit ireland....

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You should visit Ireland. But in the meantime, here's a taste of Ireland www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@kunalsharma14]

I don't know what I like more. Your Irish accent or your food 😁 Happy holidays to you and your family, Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million, Kunal. Happy Holidays!

[@ABWSKITCHEN]

Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome! I hope you can give it a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@lisetteboucherfortin4775]

Thank you so much for the recipe .I bought 2 jars of mincemeat yesterday paid 10.00 dollars each here in BC Canada ..I will make this recipe for sure

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Lisette. Here's the written recipe for measurements www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@elcehl]

Always Love Your Recipes Gemma. Thanks for making this recipe, it is rich and delicious 💯❤️‼️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much for your support, Lindsey!

[@scotch5clive7frommcr]

This looks to me like a must try recipe , my taste buds were running all over the place watching your video . That's true , Christmas always starts with the first mince pie and this mix looks just wonderful . Thank you Bigger Bolder Baking for sharing this recipe , i will post the results when my mince is done .

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Clive!

[@shegs1257]

Prefect timing, just made it 😍 x

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@patriciavincent5076]

Delicious!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million.

[@LlamaDrama-nw2yz]

Great timing I have been looking for a mincemeat recipe to use up my left over fruit 😋

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Perfect timing indeed! Hope you enjoy it!

[@cshee742]

Looks delicious

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Give it a go!

[@IrishEyesAreSmiling]

Omg I love mince pies, Christmas pudding. Anything to do with Christmas lol.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yay! Go ahead and give my mince pie recipe a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/mince-pies/ and mincemeat recipe, too www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@ravennelson7688]

My Husband grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland and had these all the time. He ask his parents to bring some to Texas everytime they come over. I'm going to try and make him these.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Raven! Here's where you can find the measurements www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@marycollins1631]

Previously I read some history of mincemeat pie. As you referred to it it has evolved over the centuries. It was considered a poor man's meal to use up the meat. My mom loved mincemeat pie she was from Ireland. I'm one of the few children in our family who enjoy it.

[@pekinglad]

This is a real one, and you only can find mince pies around the Christmas season, after the season, it's gone.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

True. Now you can make as many as you want at home.

[@lealopez9890]

Wow! I'll do that 😍thank you Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@swethasridhar8193]

Hy Gemma! Love your channel tons !!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bigdots49]

I love mincemeat

[@DavidFraser007]

I've just prepared something very similar to this, I bought a bottle of cheap brandy, it's enough for this Xmas and next year too. Thanks Gemma.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing, David.

[@cullumkille2372]

I can't wait to make this!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Gina.

[@debbieashun9425]

This is such a useful recipe.🙏🥰

[@biggerbolderbaking]

It's definitely a holiday staple in my household!

[@parmodsharma4576]

Great recipe.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! I hope you'll give this a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@Marcel_Audubon]

a lot of American recipes still use meat and suet (in addition to the fruits, spices and juices). It's delicious! halfway between savory and sweet. Traditionally, they save (cooked) meat scraps of various cuts throughout the year in the freezer for the holiday mincemeat.

[@randalynkiltz4633]

I have my mother's recipe and she used ground beef and no alcohol. The meat doesn't make it savory just adds an additional element that's very good. I store mine in the freezer.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That is an interesting fact, Marcel. Thank you for sharing.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

That is an interesting fact, Marcel. Thank you for sharing.

[@jessieayala2970]

Wow must try

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@mailjohnsonl7]

I love mincemeat pie but you cannot find it anywhere my mom used to make this when i was a little girl this looks so yummy!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give this a go. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-mincemeat/

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thanks Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome!

[@loverloreswiftie]

Hi Gemma How are you? Love your videos These ideas are just amazing!! Going to bake sugar cookies tomorrow!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words, Anvee.

[@drankushpuri]

Hey gemma!! Love your recipes!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you! Happy holidays!

[@farminakhatoon7053]

Happy Christmas Gemma..🥳🥰

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Happy holidays!

[@Kuchnmadl]

Mhmm, yummy! 😋

[@HLT646]

I love Mincemeat pie. But as a kid I did not like it, but now I will cook one a few times a year, have it with Vanilla Ice Cream. Yummy

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Oh that would be heaven on a dish!

[@fromarmytoarmy]

Hi can you please make Madeleine? Would love to see your version.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'll see what I can do about it, Tiffany. Thank you for being here.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'll see what I can do about it, Tiffany. Thank you for being here.

[@paigepangrazio8142]

Gemma, this homemade mincemeat looks so great! I have a question, if you wanted to leave out the alcohol, can you? Thanks and lots of love♡

[@carolgreen5448]

Yes, just replace with orange juice.

[@paigepangrazio8142]

@@carolgreen5448 Thank you so much :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Paige. You can opt not to use alcohol, but you need to replace it. A non-alcoholic option is orange juice. But you will need to chill it in the fridge because it will spoil much faster. Alcohol preserves these, without it, you will need to chill it all the time.

[@paigepangrazio8142]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thank you so much Gemma :)

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

Hi Gemma as usual a hit. I would love to tell on myself about searching for mincemeat but you'd probably laugh to hard. The thing is I grew up eating this back in my country but we didn't call it mincemeat we called it mini fruit pies and most everyone made that. Man was I happy to get this. I've never made it myself but I will one day. Thanks love.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing, Alex. I hope you'll give this a go. Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@antoniajagodic]

Love it.... Nice recipe... 🥰

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! 😊

[@anuthetara5509]

Am I the only person who thought mincemeat had meat?

[@HowToCuisine]

No haha, you are not alone! 😂😂😂

[@drecellthealive8912]

It actually used to! Usually boiled ox tongue. The meat version was a thing during the 19th century.

[@terranleake6537]

I thought the same thing too

[@Marcel_Audubon]

many recipes do have meat

[@shannoncraig509]

My great grandmother used to make it with meat. Usually it was pork or beef depending on what she had (lived in the Ozarks and pretty poor.

[@johnmilovich2195]

THIS mincemeat...I'm going to make!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@c2bienaime]

That is a very good recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! How about giving it a go? Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@haidersfamilycooking6]

Delicious 😋 👌 👌.. Amazing recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@saanvim176]

Hey Gemma! This video was wonderful as always :-):-) Very helpful video... I learned a lot from this video as well!! Will definitely try it out👍👍Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video😁😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome. Go ahead and give this a go, Saanvi. Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@HowToCuisine]

Looks so delicious! I actually never made this before! 😍❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@ReggieRegenold-uq2bz]

They're scrumptious. As a African American I just today 2 years ago almost found out thru My Heritage I am possessed with 11%per cent Irish blood whatever my mom and grandma must've had more and had ot for Holiday Season almost every year. They visit 👻 and cravings are triggered. 😂 🥧 My favorite pies when I'm 🤞 lucky to find them at a local grocery chain 🔗 🛒. I hope you dance when you find some there. Or make it. 🌬 🥧

[@shreeyasawhney7196]

Great one!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@aurelsheremetaj4183]

it lasts for a year that’s fantastic

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes. The alcohol preserves it. I hope you'll give this a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@thukumaina4111]

Keep on being a queen jemma

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the support.

[@msbauer1687]

I’m so glad I found you! 💗

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm so glad you found me too! Thanks for being part of the Bigger Bolder Baking community ;)

[@ruthfields3874]

Can i hot waterbath this in jars. If so for how long do i process it. Thank you. I love all of your recipes

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, absolutely. Go for it! The link to the recipe is in the caption above.

[@swintsdeco6109]

You inspired me so much that I started my own cooking channel too!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm happy to hear that. I wish you success in your cooking channel.

[@plauditecives]

Commercial candied peel is horrible (well, at least in Canada it is) so glad that you make your own -- and thanks for that recipe.

[@Globalfoodbook1]

Really amazing and delicious 😋 🤩

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! 😋

[@rtyria]

In my family this is still a meat pie. My great grandmother used venison, but my mother used leftover roast (usually beef roast). This year I used pork sausage because I couldn't afford a roast and the sausage was on sale. It tasted great.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BarlowSmith]

Great recipe thank you 🤗. Do you need to can the sterilised jars after filling with the mincemeat?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You don't have to, Carol. Hope you give this recipe a go and enjoy: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/!

[@diannamallar1155]

Here in my part of Maine (or maybe it's just my weird family. Lol) that's a mince pie. Mincemeat uses a venison neck bone.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ha definitely not weird! Mincemeat is traditionally made with a suet, and even pieces of meat at some point, but I've used butter in this recipe so everyone can enjoy it!

[@diannamallar1155]

@@biggerbolderbaking My grandmother always used suet. She'd take a day in early November to make enough suet for her pies and to put in the bird feeders all winter. My mother uses butter. She says it easier.

[@rtyria]

My mother's family comes from Maine. They also used venison.

[@baazilzubair]

Looks so delicious..........🤤 You are becoming better at cooking and baking every passing day. And I love that red and black sweater of yours😉is there an alcohol substitute? Thanks for the recipes.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you Baazil. You can use orange juice in place of the whiskey. But you need to chill your cake as it will have a shorter shelf life without the alcohol. I hope this helps.

[@baazilzubair]

Thanks gemma

[@mollymoppitt]

In Australia mincemeat is just that! minced meat, and then there's fruit mince Merry Christmas!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Oh! Thank you for sharing, Rose.

[@swethasridhar8193]

Hi Gemma your fan from India 🇮🇳

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Welcome! Thanks for being part of the Bigger Bolder Baking community!

[@lynnrushton7458]

Mmmmm I swear I could smell this 😍👌 I have my mothers mixing bowl, it must be over 50 years old......I love it, (it’s very well used) 😁👍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give this a go www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@immortal_lefty]

Oh my gracious Goddess that accent 😍😂

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million for the support.

[@MultiKinster]

Yes very nice accent 🙂

[@LisaBeetsKS]

Another substitution question, but a double: I don’t do alcohol AND I’m allergic to orange (and grapefruit) but I can do lemon. Do you think I could just do candied lemon peel and fresh lemon juice and zest and maybe apple juice for the booze? I wonder if I might have to add some sugar to counteract the tartness of the lemon. Ooh, or maybe I could substitute apricot preserves for the orange portion! I loved my British grandmother’s mince pies (but that was before I discovered my orange allergy).

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I haven't tried substituting those, but I think it will work. You can use orange juice or grape juice as substitute to alcohol. Haven't tried apple juice, so I can't say how that will turn out.

[@blackie3740Sansone-tv1hn]

Would love to know how it turned out!

[@Kiki-ry3vz]

wowowowwowowowowow.........next week I am going to make this...YUMMY...lol

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Great! I hope you enjoy it!

[@mickeyw1970]

Hi there. I'm from Detroit, MI. But I'm half German n half Polish. My Mom used to always use candied fruit n zest in her holiday baking. She never made mincemeat before. Can you substitute the alcohol. Your recipes are Heaven and I love ur accent.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can replace the alcohol with orange juice. But you will need to chill your cake or pie in the fridge as they won't last as long as those with alcohol.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can replace the alcohol with orange juice. But you will need to chill your cake or pie in the fridge as they won't last as long as those with alcohol.

[@lynlull8947]

Question on storing the mincemeat in jars. Does the alcohol makes it shelf stable so you don't need to process it like you would jams or jellies in a water bath? Just put it in sterlized jars? Also, would I need to adjust the alcohol amount if I decided to substitute brandy for the whiskey? Thank you, love your recipes, so much fun to watch and try them.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Lyn. You can use sterilized jars, and you don’t need to adjust the amount of alcohol if you use brandy. You’ll be grand.

[@cyberqueen7784]

Yum! To be honest, I had never really heard of mincemeat pie until I had read Harry Potter when I was little. I hadn't seen an actual mincemeat pie until I visited my local apple orchard where they had some for sale in their store.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Now you can make you own at home. Here's the recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@j.w.9561]

I think beef and lamb mince would fit and maybe a nice ras el-hanout spice mix :) But this looks nice and christmascy.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

If you're up to it, make both! Here's the recipe for this www.biggerbolderbaking.com/traditional-mincemeat/

[@minusonelounge]

Can I add almonds? If yes do I roast them before (skin removed) or raw with skin on ?

[@gamgamrago4607]

My family, in California, made Mincemeat using Minced Dear meat. It is the only mincemeat I’ve ever had.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

The discussion here has become so interesting with all versions of mincemeat. I'm glad that some traditions are still being practiced to this day.

[@Reina623]

Hi Gemma, should I consider apple cider and vanilla extract in the same measurement as a substitute for the alcohol (for the little ones)? Would cranberry or some grape juice might too strong a taste? Thank you.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Helter. You can use orange juice or any juice, in place of the whiskey. But you need to chill your cake as it will have a shorter shelf life without the alcohol. I hope this helps.

[@sidrakhan679]

You are such a sweet kind and talented lady ❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@brielleballer2145]

Hi Gemma! ❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi there! Thanks for watching!

[@brielleballer2145]

Yep!! ❤️

[@bz9633]

Hi, Gemma! I just have a question: Is there any substitute for the whiskey? Or can it be excluded? The recipe sounds absolutely delicious, by the way!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can use orange juice instead of whisky. But you will need to chill your cake in the fridge if you are using it in a fruitcake, as the alcohol functions as a preservative. Without it, your cake will have a shorter shelf life.

[@bz9633]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thanks! ❤️