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Homemade traditional mincemeat pie with a golden crust and spiced fruit filling on a white kitchen table, photographed from above in natural light.

Mincemeat Pie

A traditional English mincemeat pie filled with rich, spiced fruits and baked in a buttery crust — a timeless holiday classic.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British, Holiday
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Standard depth
  • 1 Rolling pin For pastry dough
  • 1 Large saucepan To simmer filling
  • 2 Mixing bowls Separate for crust & filling
  • 1 Pastry cutter or fork For cutting butter into flour
  • 1 Sharp knife For chopping apples
  • 1 Pastry brush For egg wash
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Cooling rack For setting baked pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tart apples finely chopped
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Currants
  • 0.5 cup Sultanas
  • 0.5 cup Dried cranberries optional
  • 0.25 cup Candied orange peel finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Candied lemon peel finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon Allspice ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cloves ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Orange juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour for crust
  • 1 cup Butter cold, cubed
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar granulated
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg yolk for dough
  • 2 tablespoon Cold water as needed
  • Egg wash 1 beaten egg + 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Peel and finely chop apples; combine with dried fruits, peels, sugar, and spices.
  • Add butter, juices, and brandy; simmer 25–30 minutes until thick. Cool.
  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly.
  • Add egg yolk and water; mix until dough forms. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough and fit into 9-inch pie dish.
  • Spoon in cooled mincemeat filling evenly.
  • Roll top crust, seal edges, and cut vents.
  • Apply egg wash for golden color.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–50 minutes.
  • Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

You can make the filling up to a week in advance and store it in the fridge for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.6mg