Mince Pie
For the Mincemeat (enough for 2 pies): 2 pounds Granny Smith or other tart -- (4 to 5 medium) firm apples 2 pounds McIntosh apples -- (5 to 6 medium) 2 medium oranges 2 medium lemo...
Ingredients
- 2medium oranges
- 2medium lemons
- 21/2 cups dark or golden raisins -- (one 15 or 16ounce
- 1/2cupdiced candied orange peel
- 11/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2/3cupdark rum or brandy
- 1/4cupdistilled white vinegar
- 8tablespoons unsalted butter -- (1 stick)
Directions
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For the Mincemeat (enough for 2 pies): 2 pounds Granny Smith or other tart -- (4 to 5 medium) firm apples 2 pounds McIntosh apples -- (5 to
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Grate them coarsely by hand or in the food processor
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Place the grated apples in a large nonreactive saucepan
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Grate the zest of both the oranges and lemons, then squeeze both fruits and strain the juice and add it with the zest into the pan
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Stir in the remaining ingredients
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Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally
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Continue cooking for about 45 minutes longer, stirring often this scorches easily until the mixture is reduced to a thick, jamlike consisten
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Set racks at the middle and lowest levels of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees