For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with an equal amount of cooked lentils or chopped mushrooms. If you don't have suet, you can substitute with butter or vegetable shortening, but the flavor will be slightly different. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference. Some people enjoy adding a pinch of ginger or cardamom. The mincemeat filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
My Own Mincemeat Pie Filling
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 40 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS6
Embrace the tradition of mincemeat pie with this adaptable recipe! A delicious blend of savory and sweet, this filling is perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a comforting classic. Customize it to your taste and budget with seasonal ingredients and pantry staples.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate60 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein12 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium334 mg
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Sugar34 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepCook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until well-browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
02
StepCombine beef, apples, brown sugar, brandy, raisins, suet, walnuts, dried mixed fruit, mixed fruit peel, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir until thoroughly combined and sugar has dissolved; bring to a boil.
03
StepReduce heat to a simmer; cook until flavors have blended and filling is thickened, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
04
StepUse mincemeat pie filling as desired.
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Carolina Schroeder
Jul 2, 2025Sarah J.: 'This recipe is fantastic! The flavors are so rich and complex. I especially love the addition of the candied peel.'
Maynard Jerde
Jul 1, 2025Kevin R.: 'A great base recipe! I played around with the spices and added some chopped dried cranberries for extra tartness.'
Tiffany Heller
Jun 30, 2025David K.: 'I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! I used apple cider instead of brandy and it was still delicious.'
Creola Dare
Jun 30, 2025Emily L.: 'I've always been intimidated by mincemeat pie, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and the result was amazing.'
Mitchell Moen
Jun 30, 2025Jessica P.: 'I added a splash of orange juice along with the lemon juice and it gave the mincemeat a lovely bright flavor.'
Jan Klein
Jun 30, 2025Michael B.: 'The recipe is good, but I would suggest reducing the amount of suet. It made the filling a little too greasy for my taste.'