If you're looking for a classic, comforting dessert that is sure to bring a smile to your face, look no further than Mom's mincemeat pie. This beloved recipe has been passed down through generations, embodying the essence of home cooking. With its flaky, golden crust and a sweet, tangy filling, this pie is a treat that will never go out of style. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this guide will walk you through the steps to create this timeless dessert, ensuring that you can recreate the warmth and love of Mom's mincemeat pie in your own kitchen.
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CLASSIC MINCEMEAT PIE
Talk about quick and easy! In under an hour you can prep, bake and serve this classic mincemeat pie.
Provided by Crosse & Blackwell
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crosse & Blackwell®
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts. Line ungreased 9-inch pie plate with one crust. Fill with mincemeat. Cover with second crust and seal edges. Cut slits in top crust to vent steam. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MINCEMEAT PIE
Today's prepared mincemeat fillings rarely include suet or meat, as they did in the seventeenth century, and can be found in grocery stores around the holidays. Before baking the pie, pierce the upper crust in a decorative pattern with a paring knife to allow steam to escape.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 1 nine-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the pate brisee into a 12-inch circle. Fit pastry into a 9-inch glass pie plate; trim dough evenly along edge. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mincemeat filling, grated apple, brandy, and lemon zest. Spoon filling into the chilled piecrust.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining pate brisee to a 12-inch circle. Cover filling, trim evenly along edge, and press to seal edges. Cut small slits in pastry with the tip of a paring knife, about 3/4-inch apart. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350 degrees. and bake until the crust is golden brown and the center bubbles, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
MOM'S MINCEMEAT PIE
Mom makes 2 of these pies every year for Thanksgiving, one for me and one for my brother. Best eaten cold, with a turkey and dressing sandwich. Heaven!
Provided by Jennifer P.
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 9inch pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, sprinkle a bit of sugar on the top pie crust.
- Bake at 350 till bubbly, about 45 minutes.
MOM'S INFAMOUS MINCEMEAT PIE
Mom's 88 yrs. old now, but her mincemeat pie was a staple every year at the weekly Lenten Luncheons at our church as well as family holiday dinners. I wonder if it had anything to do with the half cup of brandy or rum mom would add to her pie.
Provided by Suzie
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break mincemeat into small pieces and put in saucepan.
- Add diced apples, raisins, water and liquor.
- Boil about 2 minutes; cool.
- When mincemeat mixture is cool, put into pastry lined 9" pie pan; cover with top crust.
- Prick top crust with folk.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
MINCEMEAT HAND PIES
Inspired by traditional mincemeat pies, we filled turnovers with dried fruit seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Lard in the crust, in lieu of the usual suet, makes it sublimely flaky. Per English custom, brandy butter is served alongside.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes about 24
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the mincemeat: Stir fruits, candied peels, zests and juices, sugar, salt, spices, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium stockpot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in Cognac; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let mixture stand until cool. Mincemeat can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to slightly less than 1/8 inch thick. Cut into twenty-four 4-inch squares, gathering together scraps and rerolling if needed. Place 1 tablespoon mincemeat in 1 corner of each square. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold each in half to form a triangle. Press edges to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pierce tops with tines of a fork. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Brush tops with beaten egg; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Transfer pies and parchment to a wire rack; let cool 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, with brandy butter.
MOCK MINCEMEAT PIE
Provided by Carolyn Beth Weil
Categories Rum Food Processor Dessert Bake Thanksgiving High Fiber Dried Fruit Raisin Apple Brandy Fall Chill Cinnamon Clove Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For crust:
- Place crusts on 2 rimless baking sheets and chill while preparing filling.
- For filling:
- Place 1/3 of apples in processor. Using on/off turns, chop into small pieces. Transfer chopped apples to large saucepan. Repeat chopping remaining apples in 2 more batches in processor; add to saucepan. Place all dried fruit in processor. Using on/off turns, chop until beginning to stick together. Add dried fruits to saucepan with apples. Add sugar, molasses, rum, brandy, cornstarch, butter, orange peel, lemon peel, spices, and sea salt; stir to blend. Simmer over medium-low heat until mixture is very thick, stirring often to prevent scorching, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer pie filling to large bowl and cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Transfer 1 crust to 9-inch glass pie dish, leaving dough overhang. Spread cooled filling in crust. Cut second crust into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Arrange 6 dough strips atop filling, spacing 1 inch apart. Place 6 dough strips at 45-degree angle to first strips, forming diamond lattice pattern. Trim strip ends even with bottom crust. Fold crust edge and strips in; press edge with tines of fork to seal. (Feeling ambitious? Click here for tips on making a woven lattice crust.) Whisk cream and sugar in small bowl to blend for glaze. Brush glaze over lattice.
- Bake pie 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely for filling to set. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving. If desired, rewarm pie in 325°F oven 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve pie warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use a combination of fresh and dried fruits for a more complex flavor.
- Soak the dried fruits in alcohol or apple cider for a few hours or overnight to plump them up and enhance their flavor.
- Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to the mincemeat for a warm and festive flavor.
- Don't overcook the mincemeat; it should be thick and syrupy, but not dry.
- Use a good quality pastry for the pie crust; homemade is best, but a store-bought crust will also work.
- Chill the pie crust before baking to prevent it from shrinking.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Mincemeat pie is a classic holiday dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and versatile pie that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you prefer a traditional mincemeat pie or a more modern version, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to serve at your holiday gathering, consider making a mincemeat pie. Your friends and family will love it!
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