Panasonic NN-ST557M, NN-ST557W manual Mince Pies Caution

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FRUIT MINCE

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

250 g

mixed dried fruit

440 g

crushed pineapple and juice

1

cooking apple peeled, cored and

 

grated

1 cup

brown sugar

1 tablespoon

brandy

1 teaspoon

nutmeg

1 teaspoon

cinnamon

1 tablespoon

cornflour

1⁄4 cup

water

Method:

Combine all ingredients (except cornflour and water) in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on Medium-High for 3 to 5 minutes. Blend cornflour with water and stir into fruit mixture. Cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes. Stir. Cool. Bottle and seal or use immediately.

INDIVIDUAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Makes: 8

Ingredients:

 

100 g

sultanas

150 g

raisins

50 g

craisins

100 g

dates, chopped

100 g

dried figs, chopped

50 g

glace ginger, chopped

1⁄2 cup

brandy

125 g

butter

3⁄4 cup

firmly packed brown sugar

2

eggs

1⁄2 teaspoon

cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon

mixed spice

1⁄2 teaspoon

nutmeg

1⁄2 cup

plain flour

1⁄2 cup

pie apple

3⁄4 cup

fresh breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon

golden syrup

1 tablespoon

parisienne essence

Method:

Place all dried fruits and brandy into a 2-litre bowl. Mix and cook uncovered on Medium-Low for 10 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. Cool. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Stir in cooled fruits, then remaining ingredients. Grease 4 x 200 ml microwave safe cups. Place half a cup of mixture into each cup, pushing mixture in firmly. Smooth over the top of puddings with the back of a spoon. Place cups evenly around the edge of the microwave turntable and cook uncovered on Medium-Low for 20 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve with cream or custard.

MINCE PIES • CAUTION

Take care not to overheat mince pies, otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth. REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through.

CHOCOLATE PAˆT É

Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin

Ingredients:

 

300 g

dark chocolate

400 g

condensed milk

1cup

brazil nuts

1⁄2 cup

hazel nuts

1⁄3 cup

glace cherries

1⁄2 cup

sultanas

Method:

Break chocolate into pieces and place with condensed milk in a 2-litre dish. Cook on Medium- High for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Fold through nuts and fruits. Line a 24 x 8 cm loaf tin with foil and pour in the mixture. Chill for several hours or until set. Turn out and serve thinly sliced.

STIRRED CUSTARD

Makes: Approximately 400 ml

Ingredients:

 

3 tablespoons

sugar

2 tablespoons

custard powder

11⁄2 cups

milk

2

egg yolks, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon

vanilla essence

Method:

Combine sugar and custard powder in a 4-cup jug. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Add egg yolks and mix well. Cook on Medium for further 30 to 60 seconds. Add vanilla, stir well and serve.

BRANDY SAUCE

Makes: 11⁄2 cups

Ingredients:

 

2 tablespoons

butter

2 tablespoons

cornflour

3 tablespoons

sugar

2 tablespoons

golden syrup

1 cup

milk

1⁄4 cup

brandy

Method:

In a 1-litre pyrex jug melt butter on High for 20 to 30 seconds. Blend in cornflour, sugar and golden syrup and cook on High for 50 to 60 seconds. Add milk gradually and cook on Medium 3 to 4 minutes. Stirring halfway through cooking. Stir in brandy. Serve hot with fruit or Christmas pudding.

Cakes, Desserts and Slices

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