Are you ready to fill your home with the traditional scents and flavors of the holiday season? Look no further than these 20 traditional homemade mincemeat recipes, including the beloved old-fashioned mince pies! Whether you’re carrying on a family tradition or looking to start a new one, these recipes are sure to bring warmth and comfort to your cozy home.
Title: Old-Fashioned Mince Pies
Ingredients:
– 1 cup finely chopped beef suet
– 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
– 1/2 cup seedless raisins
– 1/2 cup currants
– 1/2 cup chopped candied citron peel
– 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
– 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 cup brandy
– 1/4 cup apple cider
– Pie crust dough (enough for a double crust pie)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the suet, apples, raisins, currants, candied citron peel, and candied orange peel.
2. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg to the fruit mixture. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Stir in the brandy and apple cider, ensuring that the mixture is moist but not too wet. Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding more brandy or cider.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mincemeat mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Roll out your pie crust dough and line your pie tin with half of the dough, reserving the other half for the pie top.
7. Spoon the mincemeat mixture into the pie crust, filling it evenly.
8. Roll out the remaining pie crust dough and place it on top of the mincemeat filling. Seal the edges of the pie crust and cut slits in the top crust for ventilation.
9. Bake the mince pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool before serving. Mince pies are traditionally enjoyed warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of these old-fashioned mince pies, perfect for gatherings with loved ones or a cozy night in by the fire. Make a batch of these delicious treats and share the warmth of the season with those around you. Happy baking!
