The Best Old-Time Mincemeat Pie Recipe for a Flaky Crust
An authentic heirloom recipe featuring a rich blend of tender steak, dried fruits, and cherry preserves inside a perfectly flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Heritage
Ingredients
1.25 lbs round steak, finely diced
1 cup apple cider
4 Granny Smith apples, diced
2.5 cups dried currants
2.5 cups raisins
16 oz cherry preserves
1.33 cups white sugar
0.5 lb candied fruit peel
0.5 cup butter
1 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp ground cloves
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
16 oz sour cherries, drained
2 pie crusts (standard or gluten-free)
Instructions
1.Simmer steak in cider until tender (20 mins).
2.Finely chop steak and return to pot.
3.Stir in apples, dried fruits, preserves, sugar, and butter.
4.Add ginger and spices; simmer 90 minutes until thick.
5.Cool filling and stir in sour cherries.
6.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7.Line pie plate with crust and add filling.
8.Top with second crust, seal edges, and cut slits.
9.Bake 45 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Prepare filling 3 days in advance for best flavor.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or sharp cheddar.
Freeze unbaked pie for up to 3 months.