Inspire me- 1/3 smll jar mincemeat

Justamum

I've just remembered something - just before Christmas I decided to do something like the apple braid which someone posted on a thread ages ago, but I used half a jar of mincemeat instead, and then drizzled on a nutmeg flavoured glace icing. It was yummy!

anne15

Hi everyone,

got a jar of mincemeat left over and wondering what to make - any good ideas ?

don't fancy anymore mince pies after Christmas time.

thanks Anne

bargainbetty

Eccles cakes. Bit of puff pastry - cut into circles. Stick a teaspoon of mincemeat into the middle and then stick another circle of puff pastry on top. Cut two little lines in the top, quick egg wash and a sprinkle of sugar, and whack it in the oven till it puffs up and goes golden brown.

Easy cake.

Scorpio_girlie

What about this recipe, given to me by my friend?

Mincetray bake


6oz SR Flour
4oz Margarine
2oz Castor Sugar
2 Tablespoons Mincemeat
2Large Eggs
Vanilla Essence

Place all the ingredients in a bowl, and beat with an electric whisk fo 3-5 minutes.
Spread onto a prepared (greased) baking sheet, and bake for 20-30 minutes at 180°C / 350°F / gas 4, time will vary depening on the oven. For fan ovens time may be reduced.

When baked sprinkle with castor sugar/ icing sugar and cut into fingers. Well yummy!!!!!

Scorpio girlie x

nuttybabe

i have made mincemeat muffins (receipe on here somewhere), i have added mincemeat to fruit loaf and also made a traybake of twinks with mincemeat. even hubby ate the fruit loaf and he claims to hate anything with mincemeat in, obviously i havent told him!!! :P

PennyGSD

Excellent timing and what yummy suggestions already. I like the look of that tray bake.

Just yesterday I was sorting out my open jars in the fridge and came across about a third of a jar of mincemeat. I nearly chucked it as it is about 2 weeks over it's use within 6 weeks date, but it still smells fine and my New Year's Resolution is to waste no food whatsoever this year (although technically it's from last year so doesn't count).

phizzimum

a friend was telling me about a Jamie recipe she'd seen - apple studel with leftover mincemeat, guess just apple pie would work as well

Penelope_Penguin

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread to give you more inspiration

Kitchenbunny

I made a similar traybake to the one mentioned above in December last year, except I added a layer of grated apples before the mincemeat and then put some crumble mixture on top. It was very rich but very nice indeed.

KB xx

scotsaver

Glad I've stumbled across this as I've still got 1 jar of HM mincemeat in the cupboard so I shall definitely try a few of these Recipes tomorrow.;)