MINCEMEAT Great Depression Cooking

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🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil offers a plant-based alternative with a similar texture.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can provide a lighter texture and flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Combine dried fruits, butter, and chopped apple in a large bowl.

Add sugar, spices, and citrus zest to the mixture.

Pour in brandy and stir until well combined.

Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit overnight to absorb flavors.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Fill pastry shells with the mincemeat mixture.

Top with a pastry lid and crimp the edges to seal.

Cut small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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