Add coconut oil, lemon and orange juice and zest and molasses sugar into a large saucepan and gently heat to dissolve the sugar
Add the fruit and stir well to coat
Cover the pan and turn to the lowest possible heat for 15 minutes before turning off
Add the brandy, if using, and stir through – add a little more if your mincemeat is for adults only!
Decant into sterilised jam jars (makes approximately 3 jars), leave to cool and store in the fridge. Stir through before using as the liquid will separate to the bottom.