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Old-Time Mincemeat Pie

Old-Time Mincemeat Pie

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 175 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 ¼ pounds round steak, cut into small pieces

  • Liquids

    • 1 cup apple cider
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • Fruits and Preserves

    • 🍏 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and finely diced
    • 2 ½ cups dried currants
    • 2 ½ cups raisins
    • 1 (16 ounce) jar sour cherry preserves
    • ½ pound chopped candied mixed fruit peel
    • 1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained

  • Sweeteners

    • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar, for sprinkling

  • Fats

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Pastry

    • 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed

STEPS

1

Combine steak and cider in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until steak is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove steak to a cutting board; coarsely chop, then return to the pot.

2

Stir in apples, currants, raisins, cherry preserves, 1 ⅓ cups sugar, mixed fruit peel, and butter. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until mixture is very thick, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in cherries and remove from heat.

3

Transfer filling to a container and allow to cool at room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 week before using.

4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5

Line a 9-inch pie dish with 1 pastry crust. Spoon filling into crust and cover with second pastry crust. Crimp edges and cut several slits into top pastry. Brush with cream and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1106

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 181
    Carbs
  • 38
    Fats

💡 Prepare the filling a week in advance to deepen the flavor profile.Brush the crust with heavy cream to achieve a beautiful golden-brown texture.Ensure all fruit is chopped finely for consistent texture in the filling.