What to do with mincemeat

You know it’s December when you find yourself eating shortbread for breakfast. This can’t last. We had our Upscale Bake Sale today as part of the CBC/Suncor Food Bank Drive, so it’s safe to say my baking frenzy has already begun – I’ve pulled out those recipes that only come out once a year, and am pondering what will keep and travel well, and what’s easy to make in large batches. I’m a mincemeat fan, and while there’s nothing wrong with making pastry to roll and fill and top and bake, it…

Deliciously juicy, fabulously fruity, sumptuous and spicy, this chocolate mincemeat tiffin has it all, and is so easy to make!

Do you know what time of year it is? The Holidays are almost upon us. The shop shelves are filled with mincemeat pies, stollen, and Chri...

I made mincemeat from scratch last night. And again this morning. What took me so long? I mean to do it every year, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t managed to for at least a decade. (I’d remember. And I won’t make that mistake again.) I adore mincemeat, applied liberally by spoon or by tart. And yes, it likely has a lot to do with the season during which they’re eaten – I can’t think of another food so exclusive to Christmas as the mince tart – but what’s not to love about a dark jammy mix of…

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If you love mince pies or you're looking for ideas with what to do with a leftover jar of mincemeat, then you need this puff pastry mincemeat pinwheels recipe. It combines the best of the Christmas mince pie flavours with flaky puff pastry to create an easy Christmas party food while being so delicious. Mince pie swirls are a great easy Christmas sweet treat which is perfect for family baking, making as a Christmas party food or just having with a cup of tea. These puff pastry mincemeat…

What can you do with leftover Christmas mincemeat? Five ideas for using mincemeat in January including a shortbread recipe, storage and freezing tips.

Mincemeat Nut Bread is great for your holiday planning as it is a quick and easy bread to make that is so delicious. If you love mincemeat as I do,

This recipe on how to make mincemeat shows you just how easy it is. The result is sweet, spicy and fruity. And this version is also fat free.

For the best mince pies this Christmas try this Victorian Mincemeat which is made with real beef and accept no substitute.