Me mincemeat is too runny.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:44 pm
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Me mincemeat is too runny.
Just added too much Grand Marnier and Sherry to some decent mincemeat.
I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised.....
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I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised.....
)
Dec 9th 2006, 2:47 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
sawdust?
potatoes?
potatoes?
Dec 9th 2006, 2:47 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by lionheart
sawdust?
potatoes?
potatoes?
Stay away from the kitchen if you value the lives of your children.
BTW what on earth is that supposed to be under your name??
Dec 9th 2006, 2:49 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
Just added too much Grand Marnier and Sherry to some decent mincemeat.
I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised..... )
I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised.....
)Any GM you don' want...send it to me...don't waste it by putting it into mincemeat.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:50 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Any GM you don' want...send it to me...don't waste it by putting it into mincemeat.
Too late, the whole lot went in.
Come on, Joisey - you must have an idea or two.....
Dec 9th 2006, 2:51 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
you idiot.
Stay away from the kitchen if you value the lives of your children.
BTW what on earth is that supposed to be under your name??
Stay away from the kitchen if you value the lives of your children.
BTW what on earth is that supposed to be under your name??
Dec 9th 2006, 2:51 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
Just added too much Grand Marnier and Sherry to some decent mincemeat.
I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised..... )
I want to thicken it up so the pies won't be too runny.
What can I use to thicken it?
(didn't have any Brandy, so I improvised.....
)Have you tried heating it...the liquid will evaporate and the mixture should thicken.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:53 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Have you tried heating it...the liquid will evaporate and the mixture should thicken.
I'll use it as a fall back. Ta.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:54 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
So will the alchohol, kind of defeats the purpose
I'll use it as a fall back. Ta.
I'll use it as a fall back. Ta.
No you'll still have the taste...bring it to boiling point and let it simmer. Remember it will thicken more once it cool.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:55 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by lionheart
So you want them to taste like mince pies not just thicken them up............. you should have stated that
Thanks, Tom for your invaluable assistance.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:55 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
No you'll still have the taste...bring it to boiling point and let it simmer. Remember it will thicken more once it cool.
Oooooooooooo.
So adding flour isn't a good idea then?
Dec 9th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
Yeah, thats why I didn't use portland cement, walpaper paste, or grass cuttings.
Thanks, Tom for your invaluable assistance.
Thanks, Tom for your invaluable assistance.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:58 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by gardnma
Oooooooooooo.
So adding flour isn't a good idea then?
So adding flour isn't a good idea then?
What is your wife thinking of...letting you loose in the kitchen?
Adding flour or corn starch will thicken it but it will taste like crap.
Heating it is the only way to thicken it. Now do as you're told.
Dec 9th 2006, 2:59 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by lionheart
You're being silly now with the portland cement suggestion......... someone will chip a tooth
Yes, I know that's pudding. Have one of them too.
Aren't you supposed to put in a sixpence? What is the new version?
Dec 9th 2006, 3:00 pm
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Re: Me mincemeat is too runny.
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
What is your wife thinking of...letting you loose in the kitchen?
Adding flour or corn starch will thicken it but it will taste like crap.
Heating it is the only way to thicken it. Now do as you're told.
Adding flour or corn starch will thicken it but it will taste like crap.
Heating it is the only way to thicken it. Now do as you're told.
She's fast asleep and unaware of my mischief......
Yes matron, immediately. As you say........