Mince Pies
Nov 21st 2016, 7:06 pm
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Re: Mince Pies
One option maybe to buy some that say suitable for vegetarians, that way you will know there are no meat products in them.
Nov 22nd 2016, 10:08 am
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Re: Mince Pies
Nov 22nd 2016, 12:44 pm
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Re: Mince Pies
I make my own mince too. I have a jar from last year and wasn't sure if it would be safe to use. Reckon if I tip a load more brandy in and leave it a few weeks it'll be OK...? Everything's OK if you put more brandy in it, right?
Nov 22nd 2016, 2:32 pm
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Re: Mince Pies
We made some last year, bought a jar of mincemeat from the grocery store
Nov 22nd 2016, 2:34 pm
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Re: Mince Pies
If it doesn't look furry, if it passes a sniff test and if it tastes ok it should be fine. Extra booze stops it drying out and/or nasties developing on the crust. Otherwise it's self-preserving. Mine was 4 years old last Christmas and tasted delicious!
