How to Make Mock Mincemeat Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

When you hear the term "mincemeat pie," you might imagine a rich, savory pie made with actual minced meat. However, this recipe for Mock Mincemeat Pie is anything but traditional. In fact, it's completely meat-free and perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking for a delicious alternative to the classic mincemeat pie.

This Mock Mincemeat Pie recipe features a delightful blend of fruits, spices, and a touch of brandy for an irresistibly flavorful filling. The combination of apples, rais...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups seedless raisins
  • 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 soda crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Stir the raisins, apples, orange zest, orange juice, and apple cider together in a pan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and soda crackers until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use, or pour apple mixture into the prepared pie crust. Top with the second crust. Pinch and crimp edges to seal the crusts. Pierce the top crust in several places with a fork.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 248mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 334mg