Best 3 Mincemeat Pie Filling Recipes

Indulge in the delectable flavors of mincemeat pie filling, a quintessential British delicacy that has graced festive tables for centuries. This traditional filling is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, featuring tender minced meat, plump dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus. Experience the culinary magic as you explore a collection of mouthwatering mincemeat pie filling recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic. From the traditional beef and suet filling to the vegetarian and vegan alternatives, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences while staying true to the essence of this beloved dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MINCEMEAT PIE FILLING

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A friend gave me this recipe for mincemeat many years ago. It is so good that even those who do not care for mincemeat pie likes it. If preferred, use molasses instead of sorghum. Also, apricot juice can be substituted for the pineapple juice. This makes enough filling for 2 (9 inch) pies.

Provided by Dmarcks

Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Mincemeat Pie Recipes

Time P1D

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ cups diced cooked beef
4 cups chopped apples
1 ½ cups raisins
¼ cup sweet pickle juice
¼ cup pineapple juice
1 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup sorghum
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

Combine the cooked beef, apples, raisins, sweet pickle vinegar, pineapple, orange, salt, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, sorghum and 1 cup beef broth. Store in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 136.3 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

BLUE RIBBON MINCEMEAT PIE FILLING

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An old-time delicious mincemeat pie filling. I have frozen this filling in zip-lock baggies, since I don't use a pressure canner. Apple cider can be used in place of brandy if preferred.

Provided by Cali

Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Mincemeat Pie Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
12 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
6 cups raisins
1 cup brandy
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
3 ½ cups white sugar

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef thoroughly. Being sure not to over-brown it.
Place chopped apples and the cooked ground beef in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is made up of pea sized chunks.
In a non-reactive skillet combine the apple and ground beef mixture with the raisins, brandy, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg and the white sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Cool filling to lukewarm and pour into freezer bags (2 cups per bag). Freeze filling until needed. One baggie will fill one 8 inch double crust pie. Thaw filling before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 35.6 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

MINCEMEAT FILLING FOR MINCE PIE

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In my family, mince pie has always been as essential for Thanksgiving as pumpkin pie, and we often served it at Christmas, too. I was surprised that I could find no mince pie recipes at Recipezaar, but I suppose most people just go with the bottled mince pie filling. I found this recipe for mincemeat filling on the Crooked Timber group blog website (though I've changed the wording some). It's too late to use Thanksgiving 2004, but I'm storing it here to try next year, if not before. The poster (Harry Brighouse, a philosophy professor) predicts that the recipe will yield "a small pie, a large pie, and a bunch of individual pies." I'm translating that to 3 pies, but since I myself have not made this yet it's only a guess. Sounds yummy, anyway. "Cooking time" is actually minimum steeping time.

Provided by echo echo

Categories Pie

Time P1DT15m

Yield 3 pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb sultana
1 lb raisins
2 grated lemons, juice and rind of
1 grated orange, juice and rind of
6 ounces walnuts, diced
1 ounce crystallized ginger, diced
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 ounces prunes
1 lb currants
1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur

Steps:

Combine sultanas through nutmeg.
Process about 1/5 of the sultana mixture--plus all the prunes--in a food processor, then remix it with the other 4/5 of the sultana mixture.
Stir in currants& cointreau.
Leave covered from 1 day to several weeks.
Use as filling for mince pies.

Tips:

Use a variety of dried fruits for a more complex flavor. Some good options include raisins, currants, sultanas, and chopped apricots.
If you don't have any beef suet, you can use butter or margarine instead. However, the suet will give the mincemeat a richer flavor.
To make the mincemeat ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, just bring it to room temperature before using.
Mincemeat pie is a classic holiday dessert, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a truly special treat.

Conclusion:

Mincemeat pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, flavorful filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give mincemeat pie a try.