In the realm of delectable holiday treats, cranberry apple mincemeat pies stand as a testament to the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. These pies, often associated with the warmth and cheer of the festive season, offer a tantalizing union of tart cranberries, crisp apples, and the aromatic embrace of spices, all encased within a flaky, golden crust. As you embark on a culinary journey to create this classic dessert, let us guide you through the intricacies of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of preparing the filling, and achieving that perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. Together, we will unlock the secrets to crafting cranberry apple mincemeat pies that will grace your table with festive charm and leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
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CRANBERRY-APPLE MINCEMEAT PIES
Traditional mincemeat is too heavy for me, but this fruity version hits the spot. Other agree- few folks who've tried it stop at just one slice!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large kettle, combine the fruit, sugar, apple juice, butter, marmalade and spices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely or refrigerate for up to 1 week., Line two 9-in. pie plates with pastry; trim and flute edges. Divide filling between crusts. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Remove foil. , Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY-MINCEMEAT PIE
Steps:
- Roll out 1/2 the pie crust and ease it into a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, combine the mincemeat, cranberry sauce and apple. Spread into the pie crust. Roll out the remaining dough and use it to cover the pie, sealing the edges with your fingers, and use a knife to cut a number of small vents in the top; alternatively, cut strips of dough and make a lattice top for the pie.
- Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Lower the oven temperature to 350 and continue to bake for an additional 35 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CRANBERRY MINCE PIE
Tart cranberries and apple balance the sweetness of mincemeat in this recipe. The pie make a regular appearance on my holiday table. -Sharon Forney, Hinckley, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add cranberries; cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Combine apples and mincemeat; spread over the bottom of pastry shell. Top with cranberry mixture., For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY MINCEMEAT PIE
This simple recipe was clipped from a local newspaper about 6 years ago. The tartness of the cranberries nicely balances the spicy sweetness of the mincemeat.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Pie
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place rack in lower half of oven & preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mincemeat & cranberries, then set aside.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pastry crust, then add the filling.
- Cover with a top crust, then seal & flute the edges before cutting several vent slits near the center.
- Whisk the egg yolk & water together, then brush the surface of the pie with the egg wash.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Cover & refrigerate.
MINCEMEAT CRANBERRY PIE
I've had a number of cranberry mincemeat pie recipes over the years, & this is one I've worked on over the past 25 years or so. In a a pinch, I've substituted 3 cups of canned whole-berry cranberry sauce for the first 4 ingredients.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare or have available one baked, 10" deep dish pie crust.
- If using the bag of cranberries, combine them in a large saucepan, with the water & sugar & cornstarch.
- Bring to boil & cook until berries begin to pop & mixture begins to thicken.
- At this point, which ever is used--fresh cranberries or canned--mix the cranberries with the mincemeat, & pour into the baked pie shell.
- Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is coarse, then mix in the sugar & nuts.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the pie, then bake 45-50 minutes, or until browned.
- Best served warm with ice cream.
MOM'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE
This is a modified apple pie recipe my mother has had for years. I prefer a combination of Braeburn, Fuji, and McIntosh apples.
Provided by SaraSunshine
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fit a pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and arrange sliced apples into crust. Spread cranberries over apples. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle mixture over cranberries. Distribute butter pieces over pie filling. Place remaining crust over filling, crimp both crusts together, and cut several slits into top crust to vent steam.
- Bake until pie is browned and fruit filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 255.4 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
MINCEMEAT, APPLE & CRANBERRY LATTICE TART
Forget fiddly mince pies, fill puff pastry with juicy mincemeat and fruit and serve this festive dessert in slices - perfect for entertaining
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put a baking sheet in to heat up. Lightly flour a work surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 30 x 45cm rectangle, then put on a sheet of baking parchment. Mix together the apples and cranberries, then add the cinnamon, mixed spice, sugar, lemon zest and mincemeat, and mix again.
- Arrange the pastry in front of you with a short edge nearest to you. Spread the mincemeat mixture in a line down the centre, about 12cm wide, leaving 2cm of pastry at the top and bottom.
- To create the lattice pattern, start at the top of the pastry and cut a 1.5-2cm-wide horizontal strip of pastry on both sides of the mincemeat filling (so it is still attached next to the filling). About 1.5cm in from the filling, cut out a 0.5cm strip of pastry and remove this, then cut another 1.5-2cm strip (you're creating a pattern like the teeth of a comb). Repeat this method until you get to the bottom of the pastry. You'll need to cut out the final strip and remove this. Fold the top and bottom flaps of pastry up and over the filling. Fold the strips of pastry diagonally over the filling, starting from the top until you reach the bottom, creating a lattice pattern. You can now chill the tart for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Brush the tart with the egg and sprinkle with the extra sugar. Using the baking parchment, transfer the tart to the hot baking tray. Bake for 20-25 mins or until golden brown on top (add an extra 10-15 mins if baking from frozen). Leave to cool for 5 mins before serving with whipped cream or brandy cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
MINCEMEAT, CRANBERRY & ALMOND PIE
Make this festive mincemeat, cranberry & almond pie as a warming winter treat for all the family. It contains just five ingredients and is easy to make
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the pastry in two. Wrap one half and set aside. On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out the other half to a square large enough to line a 22cm loose-bottomed fluted tart tin (we used a square tin, but a round one would also work). Press the pastry into the tin, leaving any excess hanging over the edge.
- Scatter the marzipan over the pie base. Add the mincemeat and top with the cranberries.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to a square (or circle) the thickness of a £1 coin. Use a pizza cutter to slice the pastry into 1.5cm-wide strips. Weave the pastry strips over the pie to create a lattice, pressing down at the edges to seal with the pastry base. Trim off any excess pastry. Chill for 20 mins and heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Bake for 45 mins until golden. Cool for 15 mins in the tin, then transfer to a plate or board and dust with the icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries and apples. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed.
- To make the mincemeat ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to make the pies, simply thaw the mincemeat if it's frozen, and then follow the recipe instructions.
- If you don't have any pie crust mix on hand, you can make your own using the following recipe:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup ice water
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
Conclusion:
Cranberry-apple mincemeat pies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. With their sweet and tangy filling and flaky crust, they're sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try today!
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