Mock Mincemeat Pie
Mock Mincemeat Pie is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place crusts on 2 rimless baking sheets and chill while preparing filling.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace crusts on 2 rimless baking sheets and chill while preparing filling.
Place 1/3 of apples in processor.
Using on/off turns, chop into small pieces.
Transfer chopped apples to large saucepan.
Repeat chopping remaining apples in 2 more batches in processor; add to saucepan.
Place all dried fruit in processor.
Using on/off turns, chop until beginning to stick together.
Add dried fruits to saucepan with apples.
Add sugar, molasses, rum, brandy, cornstarch, butter, orange peel, lemon peel, spices, and sea salt; stir to blend.
Simmer over medium-low heat until mixture is very thick, stirring often to prevent scorching, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Transfer pie filling to large bowl and cool completely, about 1 hour.
Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 375°F.
Transfer 1 crust to 9-inch glass pie dish, leaving dough overhang.
Spread cooled filling in crust.
Cut second crust into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Arrange 6 dough strips atop filling, spacing 1 inch apart.
Place 6 dough strips at 45-degree angle to first strips, forming diamond lattice pattern.
Trim strip ends even with bottom crust.
Fold crust edge and strips in; press edge with tines of fork to seal. (Feeling ambitious? Click here for tips on making a woven lattice crust.) Whisk cream and sugar in small bowl to blend for glaze.
Brush glaze over lattice.
Bake pie 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes.
Transfer pie to rack and cool completely for filling to set.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.
If desired, rewarm pie in 325°F oven 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Serve pie warm or at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.