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A close-up of a slice of Mincemeat Pie on a plate, showing the rich, dark filling of dried fruits and spices, with a golden-brown, flaky crust.

Mincemeat Pie

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An indulgent holiday classic filled with rich beef, dried fruits, and warm spices, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Additional Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 1106
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ pounds round steak cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 4 Granny Smith apples peeled cored and finely diced
  • 2 ½ cups dried currants adds a sweet and tangy flavor
  • 2 ½ cups raisins sweetness and chewy texture
  • 1 16-ounce jar sour cherry preserves for a fruity, tangy base
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar for sweetness
  • ½ pound chopped candied mixed fruit peel adds citrus flavor and texture
  • ½ cup butter for richness
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger adds warmth
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves for spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg sweet and fragrant
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon classic warming spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 16-ounce can pitted sour cherries drained adds juiciness
  • 1 14.1-ounce package double-crust pie pastry thawed for the pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream for brushing the crust
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar for sprinkling over the crust

Method
 

  1. Combine steak and cider in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until steak is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove steak to a cutting board; coarsely chop, then return to the pot.
  3. Stir in apples, currants, raisins, cherry preserves, 1 1⁄3 cups sugar, mixed fruit peel, and butter. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until mixture is very thick, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in cherries and remove from heat.
  4. Transfer filling to a container and allow to cool at room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 days before using.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with 1 pastry crust.
  6. Spoon filling into crust and cover with second pastry crust. Crimp edges and cut several slits into top pastry. Brush with cream and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pie should read 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1106kcalCarbohydrates: 181gProtein: 21gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 970mgFiber: 9gSugar: 82gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This classic mincemeat pie is a hearty, spiced dessert that pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream. Make the filling in advance for a flavor-packed treat!

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