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Padraig Breathnach
 
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Default Do I NEED to put alcohol into mincemeat for mince pies?

(Jon) wrote:

>I'm just wondering, cos I'm planning on making some mince pies, and I
>want to make my own mincemeat to go inside, but all the recipes I've
>seen involve at least a few tablespoons of Brandy etc.
>
>However I don't want to put any alcohol in whatsoever - is it possible
>to do this while retaining a decent flavour?
>
>Any help would be most appreciated


If it is simply a matter of preferring not to ingest alcohol, fear
not. It evaporates. You are left with the other stuff, which merely
contributes flavour.

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