Best Traditional Mincemeat Pie Recipes

TRADITIONAL MINCEMEAT PIE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg 9" unbaked double crust pie shell
1 jar(s) none such brandy and rum mincemeat or
1 jar(s) none such classic original mincemeat
1 large egg yolk mixed with
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

1. Place rack in lowest position in oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 9" pie plate with pastry.
2. Turn mincemeat into crust. Cover with top crust. Seal edges. Cut slits near center; seal and flute. Brush egg and water mixture over crust, if desired.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish as desired.

Traditional Mincemeat Pie image

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