Low Fat Mincemeat

Ingredients:

• 225g (8 oz.) mixed dried fruit
• 150g (5 oz.) cooking apples (Peeled and Grated)
• ½ teaspoon mixed spice
• 150ml ( ¼ pint) sweet cider
• 2 teaspoons rum

1. Put the dried fruit in a small saucepan. Add the grated apple, mixed spice and cider. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the mixture has formed a pulp and most of the liquid has evaporated.
2. Stir in the rum. Pack into sterilised jars and store in the refrigerator until required.