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By 03 Nov 2009 07:01

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Please help!! I have made Delias mincemeat. I stuck religiously to the recipe instructions and sterilised the jars etc, but despite all that, it is fermenting. Is it safe to use immediately (and freeze my mincepies) or should I throw the lot away. Does anyone know?
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By John S. 03 Nov 2009 08:05

Fermenting?

Two words - BIN IT!
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By Gerry 03 Nov 2009 08:59

fermenting mincemeat

I'd get further advice before binning it. ?Put it in fridge and see if it stops. Some (Asian, I think) cultures do use fermenting products.
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By JamJar aka Chutney Queen 03 Nov 2009 17:40

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Odd. Never had that happne, and even if recipe says only keeps 2 mths or so I keep mine (in fridge if opened) for a year. I wouldn;t bin it, just heat it up gently and slowly until it comes to boil and then re-pot and see what happens. Is it a suet-free one ? That's what I make (with a basis of stewed apple) and it keeps fine. Its a Nigella recipe. I've also done Delia's and they've all kept fine.
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By Fifi La BonBon 04 Nov 2009 17:46

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The fridge won't stop the fermentation, only slow it down, so you can't keep it for long, as it will continue to ferment until it blows the lids off the jars. And as well be very doubtful to eat. Cooking in a hot oven will stop the fermentation, but I wonder what it will taste like, as well as the effect on your stomach! Please don't offer me a mince pie, but best of luck. I'm afraid I'd go with John on this one.
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By 06 Nov 2009 11:16

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Thanks, have done so.
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By 06 Nov 2009 11:17

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THANKS FOR ADVICE. Anjiejag.
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By 06 Nov 2009 11:19

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Thanks for advice. It was Delias recipe, whom I trust implicitly. However, this is the second year running I have had a problem with this recipe, so I think I will go back to my Mums tried and trusted recipe. Anjiejag.