Its pre-Halloween mincers (pre-Advent if you're straight-edge) that are haram*, not the mincemeat itself, so alternatives are acceptable. I've been pondering using some of my stash to make mincemeat Bakewell slices - good saddlebag food for long cool autumnal rides.
*Though as has been pointed out, in these challenging times we shouldn't judge whatever people need to get them through the day; my comments come from a place of love and respect for mincers and mincerdom.
Its pre-Halloween mincers (pre-Advent if you're straight-edge) that are haram*, not the mincemeat itself, so alternatives are acceptable. I've been pondering using some of my stash to make mincemeat Bakewell slices - good saddlebag food for long cool autumnal rides.
*Though as has been pointed out, in these challenging times we shouldn't judge whatever people need to get them through the day; my comments come from a place of love and respect for mincers and mincerdom.