Mock Mincemeat Pie

A medley of apples, raisins, orange zest, apple and orange juices are simmered in this family version of mincemeat. Make the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to use, or bake immediately in a double-crust pie. If desired, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of brandy into the filling to enrich the flavors.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 429 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 soda crackers, finely crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup apple cider
• 1.5 cups seedless raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.