Traditional Mincemeat Pie
A classic holiday dessert featuring a rich, spiced fruit filling in a flaky crust, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
- 2 cups prepared mincemeat
- 1 tablespoon brandy or rum (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your double pie crust according to your favorite recipe or package directions.
- In a bowl, combine the prepared mincemeat with brandy or rum, if using. Stir well.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one crust. Pour the mincemeat filling into the crust.
- Cover the pie with the second crust. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with aluminum foil.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought mincemeat or make your own.
- For an authentic flavor, consider adding a pinch of suet to your mincemeat filling if you are not concerned about a meat-free recipe.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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