Mince Pies Recipe: How to Make It

Mince Pies Recipe: How to Make It

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Most people use canned mincemeat, but this is the old-fashioned way to make a mince pie. It's a sweet holiday treat that will satisfy you and your loved ones. —Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan

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  • mincemeat hand pies
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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

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