Homemade Sweet Mincemeat

[nannybooby]

I am going to make some with my grandchildren but have no jars do you think I could store it in Tupperware (type)containers..of which I have plenty.
I don’t mean the Chinese takeaway type

[Toorak]

The problem with Tupperware is that it can’t be sterilised as glass can so I don’t think it would keep for long.

[sandyRoe]

What about Kilner(?) Jars?

[Pooka1950]

Couldn't you sterlise the Tupperware with the stuff (Milton?) that they use for babies' bottles?

[ubasses]

If you google storing mincemeat, it says an airtight container that must be scrupulously clean, and suggests straight from the dishwasher. Doesn't stipulate glass jars.

[pastafreak]

Isn't Tupperware porous? I should think that would be a no, no.
Can you ask neighbours if they've got any empty jars?
I seem to remember that when I used to make my Mils recipe, I let the flavours mingle and brew for about a week before putting in jars.*
*IF* I made it long enough before Christmas.

[Barmaid]

It's fine. I made some 2 years ago and stored it in an air tight tupperware box.

[TonyV]

Plastic airtight containers will be fine.

[AuntPollyGrey]

You can freeze it very successfully.