A smaller quantity of mincemeat

Asked on 7 Dec 2016 by dann77

Recipe: Home-made Christmas Mincemeat

I am going to try this one, but I am going to reduce the recipe to one third. Where it indicates three hours in the oven, I'm guessing this will need to be reduced or it might dry out. Does this seem correct, and if so, by how much would you recommend reducing the cook time?

Thank you

Dan

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello Dan,

When I make half I still do three hours. Perhaps 2 hours will be enough for the 1/3. Check it at 2 hours and if the apple and fruits look softened and the suet has all melted I think it will be fine.

Kind regards

Lindsey

dann77 replied

Thanks Lindsey

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