Last years mincemeat - still ok?

[Wiggletastic]

I made mincemeat for mince pies last Christmas and only used two jars so have one left that has been lurking at the back of the pantry - could it be used this year or will we all die of botulism?

It depends on the recipe you used 'cos i've got some from a Delia Smith recipe I made in 2009 and it's still absolutely fine. I think because she says to cook it slowly and the sugar and booze preserves it!

I can't remember whose recipe it was but there was lots of brandy in it - should I just try it and see if I last the day?

If you make some mince pies with it and deliver them to my house I will nobly and selflessly volunteer to scarf the lot taste them for you

Oh Grumpla, you are so kind , its a wee bit windy to venture out today but maybe another time....

Wiggle i guarantee you'll be fine but are you saying you ate some before consulting the oracles on MN???

Well... we're all still living in this house. Mine was OOD in Nov 2010 and we made mince pies and ate em last weekend!