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Gluten Free Vegan Mincemeat (Pear & Amaretto)

A wonderful easy to make vegan mincemeat that is suitable for those on a gluten free diet due to coeliac disease or other medical/lifestyle reason.
4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings 50
Author Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy

Ingredients
 
 

  • 225 g pears - peeled and finely chopped
  • 500 g bag mixed dried fruit - I used Tesco Value!
  • 125 g dried apricots - finely chopped
  • 100 g coconut oil
  • 100 g dark brown sugar or coconut sugar - (can be increased to 175g)
  • 1 orange - Juice and zest
  • 1 lemon - juice and zest
  • 2 tsp mixed spice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp amaretto - more if you want it more boozy!

Instructions
 

  • Place the coconut oil, sugar and the zest and juice of the lemon and orange in a large pan over a low heat
  • Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then add the remaining fruit and spices and leave to simmer with the lid on for approx. 35 minutes, stirring occationally
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the amaretto. If you do not want the alcohol to remain in the mixture then add the amaretto with the sugar and coconut oil, rather than at the end
  • Spoon into sterilised jars* and store in the fridge to use in mincepies, shortbread, apple and mincemeat crumble etc! (when the mix is cold the coconut oil will separate out a little - don't worry, when warm it all melts back in again!)
  • To make gluten and dairy-free mince pies follow my basic sweet shortcrust pastry recipe. Top with 'fangipane' to make completely original pies!

Notes

Nutrition information for guidance only

Nutrition (Approx)

Serving: 20g | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg