- 3/4 cup purchased mincemeat from jar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 4 3 x 3/4-inch strips orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens slightly and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)