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- Traditionally topped with a pastry crust shaped like a star
- Made with meat until the 19th century
- Favorite food of Santa Claus
- Typically two to three inches in diameter
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Mince Pie is a traditional Christmas and New Year's pastry in the United Kingdom, made with mincemeat and beef fat or vegetable oil, and topped with sugar.
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Mincemeat and Suet and Sugar, Oh My!
Up until the 19th century, mince pies were made with spiced meat and dried fruit. Today mincemeat is made of dried fruits such as apricots, raisins or cherries; chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds; alcohol such as brandy or rum; and suet, a raw beef or mutton fat. The ingredients are baked in a pie crust and topped with fine sugar. -
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Mince Pie Questions
Best Shepherds Pie Recipe? 6 AnswersI like the classic, but I also like a sort of Frenchified version. Call it the Breton version, if you will. In a nutshell, start out by marinating beef cube... read more
What is your favorite combination of pies when serving a party for guest or family? 1 AnswerI'm not sure why, but I've always had good reactions when serving Apple and Lemon Meringue Pies together. The apple pie with ice cream and the lemon meringue wi... read more
Where can I get a good chocolate cream pie in Santa Monica? 1 AnswerLooks like your closest options are: Apple Pan 10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA - (310) 475-3585 Pie'n Burger 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA - (62... read more -


