TRADITIONAL MINCEMEAT PIE

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This recipe calls for meat, as all mincemeat did beginning in the 12th century. It is not as sweet as modern mincemeat. This recipe makes 1 pie and does not include the "curing" time for the mincemeat.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups beef suet, finely chopped
3/4 cup currants
3/4 cup rump steak, finely chopped (about 3 oz)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons candied citron peel, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons candied orange peel, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1/2 granny smith apples (cored and finely chopped)
1/2 lemon, zest of, grated
1 double crust pie crust

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients well.
  • Transfer to a 1-quart jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least two days and preferably for two weeks.
  • Make dough, prepare pie crust, and add filling.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until golden, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1150.3, Fat 92, SaturatedFat 44.8, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 340.8, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 40.6, Protein 6.2

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