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Farm Kitchen:  Recipe for Vegetarian Christmas Mince Meat Pie  |
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florina
Farmgirl in Training
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Christine
Sheboygan
WI
USA
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 Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 04:45:32 AM
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I'm looking for a good recipe for a Vegetarian Christmas Mince Meat pie, does anyone have a tried and true recipe?
Thanks,
Florina
"Have Some Fun Everyday!"
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 05:21:49 AM
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Interesting quest. I did a google search for vegetarian mincemeat and lots of recipes pop up. Will be interested if anyone has experience making a vegetarian mince pie.
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 05:24:40 AM
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Wow, here I always thought mincemeat pies were vegetarian. The ones my mom called mincemeat were all fruits and spices.
Guess the word "meat" in the name should have tipped me off that she was pulling one over on us ;) |
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florina
Farmgirl in Training
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Christine
Sheboygan
WI
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 05:37:18 AM
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This is how it was made years ago in England and was made originally from Beef Suet.
Ingredients:
homemade pie crust
1 lb (1/2 kg) beef suet, ground
2 1/2 cups sugar
8 cups apples (pared, cored, and chopped)
8 cups seedless raisins
4 cups dried currants
1 cup coarsely chopped candied orange peel
1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied lemon peel
2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 cup coarsely chopped candied citron
1 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp allspice
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
5 cups brandy
2 cup dry sherry
(yields 6 qts; 5.5 l)
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients (except pie crust).
Fill into sterilized jars, seal securely, and put in a cool place (do not refrigerate) for at least 3 weeks. Check the mixture each week and replenish the absorbed liquor with more brandy and sherry, using about 1/4 cup each time.
To make the pie: Line pie pan with pastry. Spoon in enough mincemeat to fill the pan and cover with remaining pastry. Seal securely and slash top in several places so steam can escape. Bake at 230 C (450 F) oven for 30 minutes.
Let pies cool then remove from tin and serve with brandy butter (hard sauce) or custard sauce.
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 05:48:08 AM
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Good to know. I'm guessing my mom probably used all the other ingredients but left out the beef suet. The pies tasted great, but probably not like what you expect if you're used to the "original". We weren't raised vegetarian, so I assume she was just trying to be health conscious by leaving out all the fat.
I'm sorry I don't have a recipe for you, but I think I may try making a mince pie from your recipe (without suet) and see if it tastes "like mom used to make".
I wonder what would happen if you substituted the same amount of vegetable shortening? I hope somebody turns up with a recipe, because you probably don't want to experiment with all those pricey fruits.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 3:22:33 PM
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Thanks for the recipe Christine, I might give it a try, minus the beef.
Dawn in IL |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 3:20:15 PM
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The Crosse and Blackwell mincemeat in the jar is vegetarian, however it does have high fructose corn syrup in it. It is mostly apples and raisins.
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