♦️Fruit Mince for Tarts
Servings: 24-36
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 3 large), peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup dried currants
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup dried tart or sweet cherries
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup(dark)
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Large pinch of fine sea salt
Steps
Place 1/3 of apples in processor. Using on/off turns, chop into small pieces. Transfer chopped apples to large saucepan.
Repeat chopping remaining apples in 2 more batches in processor; add to saucepan. Place all dried fruit in processor. Using on/off turns, chop until beginning to stick together. Add dried fruits to saucepan with apples.
Add sugar, molasses, rum, brandy, cornstarch, butter, orange peel, lemon peel, spices, and sea salt; stir to blend. Simmer over medium-low heat until mixture is very thick, stirring often to prevent scorching, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat. Transfer to large bowl and cool completely, about 1 hour.
Use as mini tart filling, bake at 375* till pastry is golden brown
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