MODERN MINCE PIE

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Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 1/2 pounds small pippin apples (about 7), peeled, cored, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsulfured (light) molasses
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 Buttermilk Pie Crust Dough disks
Milk
Rum raisin ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 17 ingredients in heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook over low heat until apples are very tender and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool filling completely. (Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Roll out 1 pie crust disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch-diameter round (about 1/8 inch thick). Roll up dough on rolling pin and transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie plate. Gently press into place. Trim edges of crust, leaving 3/4-inch overhang. Fold overhang under crust so that crust is flush with edge of pie pan. Crimp edges with fork to make decorative border. Spoon filling into crustlined pan, gently pressing flat.
  • Roll out second disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Cut out about 28 three-inch leaves using cookie cutter. Press leaves lightly with tines of fork to form vein pattern. Brush bottom of 1 leaf with milk. Place leaf atop mince, overlapping crust slightly and pressing to adhere to crust. Continue placing leaves atop pie in concentric circles, overlapping edges slightly until top of pie is covered. Brush crust with milk. Bake until crust is golden brown and mince bubbles, about 40 minutes. Cool completely. Serve pie with rum raisin ice cream if desired.

Nomi Meo
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These mince pies were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more moisture to the filling next time.


Kevo Kevin
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The mince pies were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Angel Olvera
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I made these mince pies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Moh 911
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The mince pies were delicious! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Usman Ali Ali
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These mince pies were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more moisture to the filling next time.


King crim
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The mince pies were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Uche Chukwu
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I made these mince pies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Adzowa Gedjeah
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The mince pies were delicious! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alexandra Garcia
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These mince pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Hafiz Rizwan G
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mince pies turned out great! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Mindy Staniec
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This modern mince pie recipe was a hit! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.