Traditional Christmas Pie Recipe | Zulay Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2–3 tablespoons ice water
• A pinch of salt
• 2 cups dried mixed fruit (raisins, currants, and sultanas)
• 1 medium apple (grated using a flat cheese grater)
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional but highly recommended)
• 1 cup minced meat (beef, lamb, or a combination)