Classic Mincemeat Pie Recipe

Name: Classic Mincemeat Pie Recipe
Total time: 3 days 3 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds round steak, cut into small pieces; 1 cup apple cider; 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and finely diced; 2.5 cups dried currants; 2.5 cups raisins; 1 (16 ounce) jar sour cherry preserves; 1.3333333730698 cups white sugar; 0.5 pound chopped candied mixed fruit peel; 0.5 cup butter; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained with liquid reserved; 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; sugar

This mincemeat pie is a timeless holiday dessert. It features ingredients such as beef, tart cherries, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful experience.

Total time3 days 3 hrs 40 mins
Prep time45 mins
Cook time2 hrs 55 mins
Yield1 (9-inch) pie, 8

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Instructions

In a Dutch oven, combine the beef and cider. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the beef is tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Take the beef out and place it on a cutting board. Chop it coarsely, then put it back into the pot.
Add the apples, currants, raisins, cherry preserves, 1 1⁄3 cups of sugar, mixed fruit peel, and butter. Incorporate ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered, over low heat until it thickens substantially, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in the cherries, then take the pot off the heat.
Move the filling to a container and let it cool at room temperature. Seal it well and keep it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 to 4 days before you use it.
Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place 1 pastry crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
Fill the crust with the mincemeat mixture and cover with the remaining pastry crust. Press the edges together to seal, and cut a few vents in the top crust. Apply a cream wash and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the top.
Place in the preheated oven and bake until the crust is a rich, golden brown, around 45 minutes. A thermometer inserted into the pie's center should show 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 1106 kcal
Fat Content: 38 g
Fiber Content: 9 g
Sugar Content: 82 g
Sodium Content: 521 mg
Protein Content: 21 g
Cholesterol Content: 80 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 181 g
Saturated Fat Content: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g