Description
Old-Time Mincemeat Pie is a rich, nostalgic dessert with a flaky crust and a deep, spiced filling that makes it perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy dessert nights, and classic baking traditions. This easy recipe is one of those timeless food ideas that works beautifully as a festive dessert, make-ahead treat, and old-fashioned pie everyone will remember.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 top pie crust or lattice crust
2 cups prepared mincemeat filling
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Fit the bottom pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and let the excess dough hang slightly over the edge.
3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the prepared mincemeat, chopped apple, brown sugar, softened butter, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
4. Spoon the filling into the pie crust and spread it into an even layer.
5. Place the top crust over the filling or arrange strips in a lattice pattern.
6. Trim the excess dough, seal the edges, and crimp as desired. If using a full crust, cut a few vents in the top.
7. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
9. Continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbling.
10. Cool the pie completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not slice the pie while it is still hot, or the filling may be too loose and the slices will not hold their shape well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
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