Mince Pies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/3 cups shortening
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
• FILLING:
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium apricot, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 to 2 tablespoons coarse sugar