It is possible to make fruit mince by omitting the traditional shredded suet and replacing it with cool melted butter. It must, however, be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for up to four weeks. There are also vegetarian fruit mince recipes that contain no suet or sugar and simply combine dried fruits, nuts, fresh fruit or vegetables. Sugar-less fruit mince will not keep well unless it has a little spirit added. It should then be stored in the refrigerator and used within a week. It makes a good topping for ice cream or yogurt.

Fresh fruit juices are not difficult to make with the help of an electric juicer, blender or food processor. They are superior to those you can buy, both in flavor and nutritionally, because you need not add any sugar and can avoid artificial preservatives, colors and flavors.

The flesh of mangoes, melons, peaches, pineapples, and strawberries in different combinations make good drinks pureed in the blender, either alone or with added crushed ice. Dilute the juice to taste with mineral, soda or tonic water; use it for milkshakes; or add it to sparkling white wine or champagne.

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If we squeeze oranges to make our own fresh juices, how long can we keep it in the refrigerator?

For maximum nutritional benefit, it is best to drink the juice as soon as possible. Orange juice can be kept for up to two days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. But however, the amount of vitamin C will declines.