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
> Jon


The baking section in most grocery stores carry brandy or rum "extracts"
which, while not totally substituting for that ingredient, at least help
with the flavor.

Brandy, rum, etc. add a certain richness of flavor to some recipes.

Why are you worried tho'? If you cook with alcoholic beverages, the
acual ETOH (alcohol) cooks off and evaporates, leaving just the flavor behind.

Nobody is going to get drunk off of your pies. ;-)

Now my sister's rum balls, that's a different story since they are a
refrigerator cookie. ;-)

K.
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