Traditional homemade mincemeat is a real treat for mince pies and it is so easy to make! No cooking, just combine the ingredients and let time work its magic. Make it once and you'll never go back ...

The cooked streusel freezes very well – always serve warm with cream or brandy butter. For the mincemeat, place the currants, raisins, sultanas, cranberries, apricots, mixed peel, apple ...