A (Meatless) Mincemeat Pie from 1747 |Real Historic Recipes|

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.

Gather the fruits: currants, raisins, apples, and candied orange peel.

Peel and chop the apples finely.

In a bowl, add chopped raisins, currants, and chopped apples.

Add candied orange peel, brandy, sugar, and spices to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Prepare the pie crust by rubbing half a pound of cold butter into 3 1/3 cups of flour.

Beat 2 egg whites and add them with a few spoonfuls of cold water and one egg yolk to the flour mixture.

Make into dough and roll it out six or seven times, then chill for at least half an hour.

Roll out the crust onto a floured surface.

Place half of the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until the pie is golden brown.

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