I have recently read about some of our friends in the States who have been using Beef Mince in their bakes instead of the Sweet Stuff.
Now in fairness, you have to admit that unless you've made the bake before if something is listed as Mincemeat, you're going to assume it's of the beefy kind. However, when we talk about Mincemeat, Tart or anything Christmassy we're always going to be talking about the sweet variety.
So you can imagine the dismay of all those who are ready to make a lovely tart with their Mincemeat and end up with a concoction that's reminiscent of Rachel's Trifle in Friends!
Here are a few of the stories and posts in question:
So to help rectify this misunderstanding (and ensure you don't mix up the two again) here is a post showing you the ingredients of Sweet Mincemeat: How to Make Sweet Mincemeat.
Enjoy and Happy Baking!
Now in fairness, you have to admit that unless you've made the bake before if something is listed as Mincemeat, you're going to assume it's of the beefy kind. However, when we talk about Mincemeat, Tart or anything Christmassy we're always going to be talking about the sweet variety.
So you can imagine the dismay of all those who are ready to make a lovely tart with their Mincemeat and end up with a concoction that's reminiscent of Rachel's Trifle in Friends!
Here are a few of the stories and posts in question:
US food site which used beef in mince pie is branded an 'abomination'
Luke Bailey, from London, took to Twitter to share a picture of a mince pie made from 225g of actual beef, before calling the creation an 'abomination'.
www.dailymail.co.uk
So to help rectify this misunderstanding (and ensure you don't mix up the two again) here is a post showing you the ingredients of Sweet Mincemeat: How to Make Sweet Mincemeat.
Enjoy and Happy Baking!
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