Jon saw Sally selling seashells by the seashore and told us all about
it on 7 Dec 2003 15:30:05 -0800:

>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?

You don't HAVE to use the alcohol. A lot of people like the extra
flavour of a little brandy or rum, because they're traditionally
associated with Christmas. If you don't want to use them or don't like
the flavour then just leave it out! Your fruitmince will still have
plenty of flavour from all the dried fruit...

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~Karen AKA Kajikit

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