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Old-Fashioned Mincemeat Pie Recipe

This traditional mincemeat pie is a true blast from the past and a staple at Grandma's holiday table! While it might sound fancy, it's surprisingly easy to make, and the warm spices fill your home with the most incredible holiday aroma. If you've never tried mincemeat pie before, this is your year to start a new tradition!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pie crusts top and bottom for 9-inch pie
  • 2 cups peeled diced apples
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • ½ cup chopped candied citron or orange peel
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup apple cider or brandy
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the bottom crust and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, raisins, currants, candied citron, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix everything together well.
  3. Add the apple cider (or brandy) and melted butter to the fruit mixture. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the fruit is well coated.
  4. Pour the mincemeat filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  5. Place the top crust over the filling. Trim excess dough, crimp the edges to seal, and cut several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the slits. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
  7. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This pie is delicious served warm or at room temperature!