Mincemeat Pie

mincemeat

🥗Healthier: fruit mixture

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Dried fruit is more affordable and can mimic the sweetness of traditional mincemeat.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can provide a similar texture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Pecans can be a less expensive nut option.

Make a pie crust (link to video provided in description).

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a baking sheet in the oven.

Wash and peel 2 apples, then core and chop them into small pieces.

Place chopped apples into a large saucepan.

Zest 2 oranges and measure out 1 tablespoon of zest, adding it to the saucepan.

Add 2.5 cups of dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries) to the saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the saucepan.

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to combine.

Heat the mixture until it boils, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, keep it over heat for another 5 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a separate bowl to cool completely (can refrigerate to speed up the process).

Pour the cooled mixture into the prepared pie crust, ensuring the crust is well chilled.

Roll out more pie crust, roll it around a rolling pin, and unroll it over the top of the pie.

Trim off excess crust from around the edges and seal the two crusts tightly together.

Brush the top with milk or an egg wash for a golden color when baked.

Cut a few slits in the top of the pie to let steam escape while baking.

Place the pie into the oven on top of the heated baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, turn the oven temperature down to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 45 minutes.

Once done, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens