Mincemeat Pie

Mincemeat pies were originally made with actual meat, but over time, the recipe evolved to include only fruits, spices, and suet.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Mincemeat Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Shortcrust Pastry
• 16 ounce Mincemeat
• 100 gram Apple
• 100 gram Dried Fruits (such as raisins, currants, and candied peel)
• 50 gram Sugar
• 25 gram Butter
• 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
• 1 unit Egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a pie dish.
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line the pie dish with it, leaving some pastry hanging over the edge for sealing.
3. In a bowl, mix together the mincemeat, chopped apple, dried fruits, sugar, butter, and mixed spice.
4. Spoon the filling into the pastry-lined dish.
5. Roll out the remaining pastry and use it to cover the filling. Seal the edges by pressing the pastry together with your fingers or a fork.
6. Make a small hole in the center of the pie to allow steam to escape.
7. Beat the egg and brush it over the top of the pie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Serve warm or cold with custard or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 410kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 38g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.