Apple Mincemeat Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1/4 cup apple cider

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
3. Transfer the puff pastry to a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate and trim the edges.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix until well combined.
5. Spread the butter mixture over the bottom of the pie crust.
6. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, raisins, apricots, cranberries, apple, and apple cider. Mix well.
7. Spread the mincemeat mixture over the butter mixture in the pie crust.
8. Roll out the remaining sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
9. Place the second circle of puff pastry over the mincemeat mixture and trim the edges.
10. Crimp the edges of the pie crust to seal.
11. Brush the top of the pie crust with water and sprinkle with sugar.
12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
• Sodium: 200 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and buttery puff pastry crust
• Rich and flavorful mincemeat filling with a blend of spices
• Perfect for a festive holiday dessert

User Comments:

• "This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is so flaky and the filling is packed with flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion."
• "I love the combination of spices in this pie. It's so warm and inviting."
• "This is a must-try for anyone who loves mincemeat pies! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute with apple juice or water.
• To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
• Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.