MAKE A DELICIOUS Traditional Mincemeat Pie FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while still providing moisture.

mincemeat

🥗Healthier: fruit and nut mixture

💰Cheaper: apple filling

Fruit and nut mixture offers a healthier alternative with similar flavors.

In a sauce pot over medium-high heat, brown and crumble 1/2 pound of ground beef until completely cooked.

Add 3 grated apples to the cooked beef.

Stir in 1 cup of raisins and 1 cup of currants.

Add 4 oz of chopped candied citrus peel to the mixture.

Mix in 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of fancy molasses, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of ground clove, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the filling.

Incorporate 1/2 pound of ground suet into the mixture.

Stir in 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of brandy (if using).

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil.

Let the mixture cook for 10 minutes, until it darkens and becomes aromatic.

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before filling the pie shell.

Prepare a double pie shell using a store-bought shell or your favorite pie dough recipe.

Roll out and trim the edges of the pie shell, then fill it with the mince meat mixture until completely full.

Roll out enough dough to top the pie or cut strips for a lattice top.

Use a little water around the edge of the crust to press and seal the mixture inside.

Trim the edges and decorate the edges of the pie crust as desired.

Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any leaks during baking.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the pie for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for another 30 minutes.

In a sauce pot over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, and 2 tablespoons of water.

Cook and stir the mixture until it comes to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of rum.

Let the pie sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving with the warm sauce drizzled on top.

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