Mincemeat Pie Recipe

Name: Mincemeat Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped; 2/3 cup golden raisins; 2/3 cup dark raisins; 2/3 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 oz shredded beef suet (1/2 cup); 1/4 cup brandy; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pastry dough; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; Accompaniment: whipped cream or premium vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup dark raisins
2/3 cup dried currants
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 oz shredded beef suet (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry dough
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Accompaniment: whipped cream or premium vanilla ice cream

1
Stir together all mincemeat ingredients.
2
Chill in an airtight container at least 3 days.
3
Put a baking sheet in middle of oven and preheat oven to 400F.
4
Roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining piece chilled) on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch round and fit into a 9-inch glass pie plate (4-cup capacity).
5
Stir mincemeat, then spoon into shell.
6
Chill pie while rolling out top.
7
Roll out remaining disk into a 10-inch round on lightly floured surface.
8
Cut into 10 (1-inch-wide) strips with a fluted pastry wheel or a knife.
9
Arrange strips in a lattice pattern on top of filling and trim strips and edge of bottom crust, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
10
Seal edges and crimp decoratively.
11
Brush lattice and edge with some of egg and sprinkle with sugar.
12
Bake until pastry is golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
13
(If pastry rim gets too dark, tent with foil.)
14
Cool 2 hours before serving.

215

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped, 2/3 cup golden raisins, 2/3 cup dark raisins, 2/3 cup dried currants, and more.

Yes, Mincemeat Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mincemeat Pie

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions