How to Make Old Fashioned MINCEMEAT PIES

Another great traditional recipe dating back centuries, our Old Fashioned Mincemeat Pies will be a big hit at dinnertime! They make great lunch fare and a nutritious snack food, also. Remember...old fashioned recipes are always the best!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 oz. butter, softened
• 1 lb. all purpose flour
• 2 oz. powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 lb. mincemeat
• An ounce or two of brandy or rum - if desired
• Beaten egg, to glaze
• Bun tins to make 30 pies

1. 

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the butter into cubes. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and, using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

2. 

   Stir in the powdered sugar. Make a well in the center; stir in the egg yolk and about 3-4 tbsp iced water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Knead lightly to form smooth dough (if there is time - chill for 30 minutes).

3. 

   On a floured surface, roll out two thirds of the dough and cut out 30 rounds using a 2-½ inch fluted cutter. Use to line the bun tins. Fill with mincemeat*.
   Re-roll remaining pastry and trimmings and cut out circles using a 2 in cutter. Dampen edges of circle and place on pies. Seal edges, brush tops with beaten egg and cook for 20 minutes.
   *If desired, mix some (to taste) of the brandy or rum into the mincemeat. Mixture will be a little looser. Delicious when served alone or with custard (British - of course) or cream. We highly recommend sampling the recipe repeatedly!
   Makes 30 pies.

[Charcarius]

on 7/17/2008 what is mincemeat anyways

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on 6/10/2008 Now this sounds great,but now teach how to get or make mincemeat :)