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A brilliant way to sparkle up a regular jar of Christmas Mincemeat – turn it into Chocolate Mincemeat. And before you all turn your noses up at the idea, I was a real non-believer….until I tried it!
Ingredients:
1 x 411g jar of Mincemeat
1 1/2 tbsps cocoa powder
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp brandy
50g dark choc chips
Empty the jar of mincemeat into a small pan.
Add the cocoa powder, water and brandy. (If you’d rather not use brandy use 2 tbsps of water instead)
Heat it over a gentle heat, stirring often until the mixture starts to simmer, keeping it on a low simmer let it bubble for 2 minutes.
Take it off the heat and allow to cool.
Once cool stir through the choc chips.
It’s ready to use in whatever you fancy – will make you some gloriously tasty mince pies! Store it in a sterilised air tight jar until you need it – will keep like that for upto 6 weeks. Once opened store it in the fridge and use within 3 weeks x
Chocolate Mincemeat
That sounds really interesting- I have seen recipes for Christmas cakes with chocolate, and I suppose raisins go well with chocolate. Might have to give it a go!
I can imagine chocolate mincemeat is nice, I put dark chocolate in my Christmas cake. There was a recipe in GH or BBC Good Food a few Christmases back for Dark Chocolate Christmas cake and I’ve not made another type since 🙂
now that sounds like something I could get to like – without the brandy because I am allergic to alcohol
I really want to give this a go. I would probably use juice instead of brandy, maybe orange juice as orange goes so well with chocolate!
Sounds delicious!!!
What a great twist with the chocolate , anything with Dark Chocolate is a real hit in our house xoxo
thank you for another wonderful recipe xoxo
I bet it smells lovely..And with one of your labels on the jar just perfect!!
What a combination. This sounds so tasty, i must try it. I’m always looking for something different.
Thanks
Oh going to make this and mix into my Christmas cupcakes x
I wonder how long this will last between making it and putting it in the pastry. Yum!
Sounds delicious!
Yum yum!
That sounds delicious ! Never heard that idea before.
…cannot wait to try this out…
Im doing few preps this weekend – trying few recipes for school cake sale so i will give this a go, cos we do need good mince pies with all that mulled wine…
I LOVE the bog standard mincemeat bear claws (although I have only found them in Waitrose so far) so must give these a go!
Sounds very tasty and they look ‘quick’ and easy to make………. may be just the thing after visiting my 96 year old grandmother this afternoon 🙂
Seriously your kitchen must be like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I wouldn’t have even considered mixing the two. Do you have a team of Oompa Loompas?
This certainly sounds different Ruth!
I WILL give it a try tomorrow and let you know!!
I have enjoyed all your recipes so far.Thank you.x
Chocolate mincemeat sounds wonderful would certainly like to make it
Making some now! Got a jar of cheap mincemeat in the cupboard that doesn’t smell or look very appealing so giving this a go – smells amazing! Using rum as we don’t have brandy!
Chocolate Mincemeat?!!! hmmmm…got to give this a go, I have alot of mincemeat left over from latest batch of mince pies ;)xx
Intriguing… May have to give this a go!
Not sure, but will reserve judgement until I try it!
That sounds amazing. Gotta give that a go!
Well that sounds different , might try that
amazing you’ve done it again another brilliant recipe
I’m definitely going to give this a go one with alcohol for me and one without for all the pregnant people in my life right now.
Hmmm, I am currently a ‘non believer’ in chocolate mincemeat, but I admit you make a convincing case for these!
Will give these ago this week end so much for the diet hahah.x
my hubby would love this must give it a try sometime
I already zoosch up ordinary mincemeat with the addition of lots of cherries, cranberries and a good glug of Cointreau – so thanks for this idea to take it to the next level x
Mmm not sure about chocolate mincemeat although might be a good way to get my grandson interested as normally he dislikes sultanas but loves chocolate. Guess I should try it before commenting!
Interesting!! Hadn’t even considered mixing chocolate and mince meat. Definitely no nose up-turning here, will be giving these a go!! Thanks xx
Oh wow this is such an amazing recipe.
Made mincemeat already – delicious x
Now this just sounds like it might not make it to the ‘claws’ – just eaten from the jar instead!!!! Crackin’ recipe, Ruth!
Certainly a very interesting idea!
I’m not keen on mince pie’s but LOVE anything with chocolate! Will definitely give this a try, could be the answer to my mincepie prayers! X
yummy xx
Turn my nose up? Not a chance.
Chocolate mincemeat – will go lovely with my mini chocolate xmas cake’s – Yummy!
I made this today – tastes delicious! The pastry looks good to so will be giving it a go tomorrow! I used white chocolate drops for a change!
Interesting… if only I could eat chocolate!
Awesome I’m not a big fan of mincemeat but I make Christmas pudding bon bons for my dad every year which use chocolate to bind the Christmas pudding mix, and they are FAB!! I definitely think some chocolate mince pies are in order this year 🙂
Oh my goodness ! They say you learn something new each day….I can’t believe chocolate mincemeat! I bet it makes mincemeat much more tempting for children and of course chocoholics everywhere 🙂
CHOCOLATE MINCEMEAT!!! How fab!
Off to make that right now:)
Another thing I want to make this Christmas. I might be spending the whole time in the kitchen cooking for pleasure!
Mincemeat is not my favourite but I love anything with chocolate!!!
Wowie! Superdooper! Now…would I spend the money on food or new jeans? (Because in my last post I pointed out that I’m bursting out of them) No contest…ingredients every time. Lol. X
I bet this would be yummy in the Christmas mincemeat cheesecake I make. I’m going to give it a try!
Chocolate mincemeat? My two favourite christmas treats…. in one! Best idea i’ve seen all month! x
I was planning to buy some kilner jars to do the cookie present idea – now I’m going to need some extra to make chocolate mincemeat. Happy Days!
A great spin on mince pies
Bet the kids will love it minus the alcohol.
Can’t wait to try it.
Sounds yummy!
What a good twist. Love mince pies now with chocolate a winner for me. I do mine with filo pasty.
That sounds like it shouldn’t work but I bet it does
Not sure about the chocolate… Mincemeat bear claws tho = yum!
Like the twist of ‘chocolate mincemeat’
Chocolate mincemeat, you might even tempt me to try a mince pie
Oh dear, I know I’m in the minority here but YUCK!! I love chocolate & like dried fruit but have always had a problem with them together. Chocolate covered raisins are a food of the devil!! hahaha. xx
ha ha! x
Happy xmas!
I would never have thought to do this, definitely going to give it a try this year
I’m not sure…. but I’ll trust you!
This sounds yummy! I love mince meat and I love chocolate. I just hope I like them together! X
not the hugest fan of mincemeat-sounds delicious without tho 😉
choc, mincemeat, pastry = lush!
Hmmmm not normally a fan of mincemeat but this looks yummy mind you I’ve never had home made!
Chocolate mincemeat……yummy
This is definitely on my ‘to do’ list.
Sounds good
A traditional christmas ingredient with a new twist. Might have a go at this,
love this – I would NEVER have thought to add chocolate to mincemeat. I’ll most certainly use this recipie!
Such a simple way to make it more edible
This definitely appeals to me I’m not a big mince meat eater but I think I could be easily swayed to try these mmmmmm
Amy x
sounds yummy i just love mincemeat
Chocolate mincemeat…..it’s got to be done!
I would not even imagine putting chocolate into mincemeat but I am going to try it now because it looks delicious xx
I am prepared to trust you and give this a go – you haven’t let me down before!
Erm…. a little skeptical but i am a chocolate lover and will give it a go. X
I’ll try it but yet to be convinced.
With Chocolate Pastry I reckon these are mince pies that WILL be eaten in our house!
Wow how did I miss this one? I’ve also done a Chocolate Fruit cake before, but why didnt I think of this! Added to my to do list….!
A nice spin on tradition, certainly going to give it a try
Wow got to try this!
D’you know, if this hamper was under my Christmas tree I wouldn’t want anything else! A brilliant selection, Pink Whisk.
Now that sounds delicious…defo gonna try this one
Not sure it’s for me,,but will give it a go
Interesting combo, would never have thought to try it myself!
sounds amazing, I might just try it
Mmmmm…. Chocolatey mince pies, how lovely!
I’ii have a go!
sounds good!
omg, I am going to put on all the weight I’ve lost this year! Have you tried M&S Chcolate Port? – I added that to mincemeat and Christmas Cake – delish!
*Adds that to the shopping list!*
I am DEFINITELY doing this. My husband cannot stand mincemeat, but loves anything that has chocolate in it.
it’s got chocolate so why on earth would someone not try this, makes it all the yummier.
Bear Claws are definately next on ‘to make ‘ list
We must try it then xx
Easy to cook with, easy to store, perfect!
I don’t really like the sound of chocolate mincemeat but it’s certainly different! Mincemeat is an acquired taste at the best of times 🙂
Choclate makes the world go round!
What a suprising idea – will have to give it a try xxxxxx
I do really love chocolate but chocolate mincemeat might be a step to far for me!
Count me in!
very unusual – will give it a try!
Oh Yes…sounds fab! Only you could think of it Ruth! Thank you!x
sounds v interesting…one to try i think!
Well, I would be a non-believer, except I believe everything that comes from you, especially after your ginger, raspberry and mint cakes. I’ll DO it!
Lovely
Wow, never thought of chocolate mincemeat before, will be trying this one out!
Can you eat this straight from the jar? 😉
Oooooohhh!!! Mincemeat with a twist … yummy
Tried this for the first time last year, its lovely and perfect for palmiers 🙂
My Husband would love this!
Claire