Inhale. Christmas.
That’s all the description it needs really, although I should clarify something. This is actually a Delia Smith recipe that my Mum has made one change too, so in fact it is not so much my Mum’s recipe as Delia’s recipe, and as such I need to point out that My Mum is not Delia – her name is Pat.
Delia, if you stumble across this blog (hey! Stranger things have happened!) don’t worry – you’re not my Mum, but your Mincemeat recipe feels like it is my Mum’s because it’s the one she has used for a long time. K?
‘Tis easy! BTW, this makes 6lb so if you want less, just halve the quantities.
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I found a copy of Sophie Grigson’s ‘Feasts for a fiver’ in a charity shop and it’s a little gem! One of the first recipes I thought I’d try was this one, the caramelized oranges.
I fancied something sweet, but refreshing. No cream, no melted butter, no eggs, just something simple and elegant. It fills the house with a festive aroma – even the delivery man commented on the lovely cooking smell. (I wonder what was in that box from Amazon…)
As we’re rapidly approaching the festive season, I seriously think this recipe is worth remembering. It would happily adorn a dining table; you could take it to a friend’s house with your head held high.
It’s bright with it’s golden caramel and luscious orange slices. It’s simple without suggesting a lack of effort, yet the amount of effort is minimal. Enjoy.
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