Mincemeat

Crumble, tart, ravioli and, of course, mince pies: just a few ways in which Delia makes the most of mincemeat. And for the ultimate flavour, why not make it yourself?

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Serves 4

Baked Cannelloni

This clever recipe uses the principles of making lasagne and adapts these to cannelloni, using no-soak lasagne, minced pork and bechamel.

Serves 8-10

Christmas Easy: The Delia Christmas Pudding

For 40 years, the nation has been making this pudding, which tastes even better if you prepare it a few weeks before Christmas then leave it in a cool place to mature. Delia has also given instructions to make this gluten-free.

Serves 6

Christmas cracker puddings with mascarpone rum cream

This recipe is a lighter take on the Christmas pudding theme. You can make them a few hours ahead, and re-heat in a medium oven for about five minutes before serving.

Makes 24

Alternative mince pies

This is both lighter than the traditional kind and so much faster to make if you’re short of time – but as with traditional mince pies you’ll need to provide small plates and napkins to catch the crumbs.

Serves 6

Christmas Mincemeat Souffles

One of Delia's favourite Christmas desserts! But don't panic - unlike some souffles these won't fall flat and will elicit murmurs of appreciation as you serve them.

Makes 30

Caramelised Mincemeat Ravioli

This is a beautiful bite-sized version of mince pies, and I think not as fiddly. If you don't have a pastry wheel you can forgo the frilly edge and use a sharp knife to cut the pastry.

Serves 8

Apple, Mincemeat and Nut Strudel

This is a Christmas party pud which will serve 8 people very generously; perfect for a buffet lunch. Filo or strudel pastry is wonderful for storing in the freezer as you can just take out a few sheets as and when you need them..

Serves 6-8

Chunky Apple and Mincemeat Sponge Pudding

This is a winner for a family Sunday lunch. Because it's a light sponge, it's not as devastatingly calorific as a suet pud. It also has the advantage of being blissfully simple, taking only 5 minutes to mix from start to finish.

Makes 6 lb (2.75 kg)

Christmas Easy: Home-made Christmas Mincemeat

Delia's mincemeat is, as you'd expect, totally brilliant. So make up some batches of this lovely mincemeat - you won't believe how easy it is and it puts anything you can buy well and truly in the shade!

Serves 6

Apple, Almond and Mincemeat Crumble

Click on the recipe to reveal Delia's favourite crumble topping - and a filling that would be particularly good at Christmastime, when mincemeat is definitely flavour of the month.

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