Description
If you’re looking to revive a timeless dessert with rich holiday flavor, this Old-Time Mincemeat Pie is a must. Filled with ground meat, dried fruits, warm spices, and wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust, it’s a pie that bridges the past and present. Whether you’re craving an easy recipe for a winter gathering, a cozy classic for Sunday dinner, or just unique food ideas, this is the go-to. It’s hearty, aromatic, and filled with tradition—ideal for festive baking, quick breakfast leftovers, or holiday dessert tables.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or beef suet
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
2 cups peeled, chopped apples
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
0.75 cup apple cider or brandy
1 pie crust (bottom)
1 pie crust (top)
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, combine beef or suet, apples, raisins, and currants over medium heat.
2. Stir in brown sugar, citrus zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Add apple cider or brandy and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. Roll out bottom crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
6. Fill with the cooled mincemeat mixture.
7. Add top crust, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown.
9. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Let the pie cool fully before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.
You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: old-fashioned pie, holiday dessert, mincemeat, winter baking