Last years mincemeat - still ok?

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Wiggletastic · 07/12/2011 21:41

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?

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ppeatfruit · 08/12/2011 09:21

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!

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Wiggletastic · 08/12/2011 11:06

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?

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Grumpla · 08/12/2011 11:10

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

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Wiggletastic · 08/12/2011 11:19

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

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ppeatfruit · 08/12/2011 13:13

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

jjazz · 10/12/2011 21:58

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!

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