Mincemeat Diamonds

1. 1

   Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons zest from lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.

3. 3

   Combine mincemeat, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the zest.

4. 4

   Put flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest, the sugar and salt in food processor.

5. 5

   Pulse once or twice to mix.

6. 6

   Cut butter in pieces and add to processor.

7. 7

   Pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.

8. 8

   Beat egg lightly.

9. 9

   Pour in egg with processor running.

10. 10

    Process until large crumbs form. Remove 1 1/4 cups of the crumbs and set aside.

11. 11

    Continue to process mixture just until dough is smooth.

12. 12

    Press this dough into prepared pan.

13. 13

    Cover dough with mincemeat.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes until edges brown.

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