Old-Time Mincemeat Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine steak and cider in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until steak is tender, about 20 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove steak to a cutting board; coarsely chop, then return to the pot.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir in apples, currants, raisins, cherry preserves, 1 1⁄3 cups sugar, mixed fruit peel, and butter. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until mixture is very thick, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in cherries and remove from heat.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer filling to a container and allow to cool at room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 days before using.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with 1 pastry crust.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spoon filling into crust and cover with second pastry crust. Crimp edges and cut several slits into top pastry. Brush with cream and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pie should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)