Best 6 Moms Mincemeat Pie Recipes

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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



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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

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, both crusts softened as directed on package
1 (29 ounce) jar Crosse & Blackwell® Mincemeat Filling & Topping or Crosse & Blackwell® Rum & Brandy Mincemeat Filling & Topping
1 tablespoon Vanilla ice cream

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



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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

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
2 prepared twenty-seven-ounce jars mincemeat
1 McIntosh apple, peeled, cored, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon brandy
Grated zest of 1 lemon

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



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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

1 9-inch pie shell
1 jar mincemeat
3 -4 diced apples (Jonathan or Macintosh are best)
1 -2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4-1/3 cup sugar, depending on taste

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



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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

2 (9 ounce) packages mincemeat
1 large apple, diced very fine
1 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup rum

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



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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

1 medium baking apple (1/2 pound; such as Rome or Cortland), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ounces dried California apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces dried red plums, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces golden raisins
5 ounces Medjool dates, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 ounce candied lemon peel, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 ounce candied orange peel, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of ground cardamom
3 tablespoons Cognac
All-purpose flour, for work surface
Lucinda Scala Quinn's Pate Brisee made with lard (kept as one whole disk)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Brandy Butter

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



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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

Crust:
2 12-inch round Pie Crusts
Filling:
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 3 large), peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup dried currants
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup dried tart or sweet cherries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Large pinch of ground cloves
Large pinch of fine sea salt
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar

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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