Cinnamon - chocolate fruit mince
tarts slightly adapted
from Australian Gourmet Traveller 270g dark brown sugar 300g raisins 300g
dried cranberries 3 tablespoons brandy 100g unsalted butter, melted 100g glacé orange, finely chopped 2 Granny Smith apples, coarsely grated 1 orange, finely grated zest and juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped 100g dark chocolate (70 % cocoa solids), coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons demerara sugar, for scattering Cinnamon pastry: 180g softened unsalted butter 200g pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 eggs 500g all purpose flour pinch of salt Combine all ingredients except chocolate and demerara sugar in a large bowl, stir to combine, then spoon into sterilized jars * and refrigerate for at least 1 day or up to 2 weeks, inverting jar occasionally.
From sauteed mushrooms in butter, fresh sage and thyme, and the sweetness of
tart dried cranberries — they pack a lot of flavor.