Best Easy Mincemeat Pie Recipe

Mincemeat pie is a traditional dessert often enjoyed during the holiday season. Here’s a simple recipe to make a delicious mincemeat pie from scratch.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 6-8 tbsp ice water

For the Mincemeat Filling:

• 2 cups prepared mincemeat (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• ½ cup raisins or currants
• ¼ cup brown sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp allspice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp brandy or rum (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pie Crust

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Ice Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
4. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Mincemeat Filling

1. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the prepared mincemeat, diced apple, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and brandy (if using). Stir until well combined.

3. Assemble the Pie

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit your pie pan. Transfer it to the pan and trim the edges.
3. Fill the Pie: Pour the mincemeat filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
4. Top Crust: Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Crimp the edges to seal.
5. Brush with Egg Wash: (Optional) Beat an egg and brush it over the top crust for a shiny finish.

4. Bake the Pie

1. Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
2. Cool: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Tips

• Make Ahead: You can prepare the filling a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
• Serving Suggestion: Mincemeat pie is delicious served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Enjoy your homemade mincemeat pie!