Mincemeat Tarts

Mincemeat Tarts

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Real mincemeat is simple to make with apples, pears, and dried fruit – no need for traditional suet, and the lentils absorb the flavours of the fruit while boosting protein and fibre. Make the...

Keywords

  • split (red
  • yellow)
  • home cook
  • english
  • apple
  • winter
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  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Grater
  • Cookie cutter
  • Glass
  • Muffin tin
  • Rolling pin
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush
  • Thin knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Colander
  • Peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 tart apples, coarsely grated or finely chopped
  • 2 firm, ripe pears, coarsely grated or finely chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) raisins
  • 1 cup (250 mL) golden raisins
  • 1 cup (250 mL) currants
  • 1 cup (250 mL) apple or orange juice
  • 1⁄3 cup (185 mL) split red lentils
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) butter
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, or 2 tsp (10 mL) cinnamon
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) allspice
  • 1/2cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)
  • pastry for a double crust pie

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