The wax seal on Christmas Mincemeat
Asked on 8 Oct 2018 by Marguerite
I made Delia's homemade mincemeat on the weekend. The recipe called for paraffin wax on top - which I added. It has cooled and has spread into ~1" of the mincemeat. It will no doubt preserve the mincemeat but it does mean I'll lose all of that when I open the jar. Any comments or suggestions?
The mincemeat is terrific - great recipe!
Thanks
Marguerite
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Posted on 14 Feb 2022 by Delia Online Team
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Hello Marguerite,
Where did you get the recipe?
The books I have go back to 1974 and as far as I can see Delia has always used wax discs of parchment on top of her mincemeat.
Faced with the same problem I would chill the jar of mincemeat in the fridge and remove the wax when it is solid.
Kind regards
Lindsey
Lindsay the recipe is Delia's ... HOME-MADE CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT. In Canada we don't have paraffin wax discs just 1" square sticks. I think your idea of refrigeration might just work. Thanks
M