MOM'S INFAMOUS MINCEMEAT PIE

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Mom's 88 yrs. old now, but her mincemeat pie was a staple every year at the weekly Lenten Luncheons at our church as well as family holiday dinners. I wonder if it had anything to do with the half cup of brandy or rum mom would add to her pie.

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (9 ounce) packages mincemeat
1 large apple, diced very fine
1 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup rum

Steps:

  • Break mincemeat into small pieces and put in saucepan.
  • Add diced apples, raisins, water and liquor.
  • Boil about 2 minutes; cool.
  • When mincemeat mixture is cool, put into pastry lined 9" pie pan; cover with top crust.
  • Prick top crust with folk.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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