Old-fashioned mince pie

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupTVP granules
1cupHot water
4cupsTart apples, peeled & diced
1cupRaisins *>OR<* currants
½cupApple cider
½cupBrown sugar (reduce if need)
1Orange,grated rind & juice
1Lemon,grated rind and juice
1teaspoonCinnamon
1teaspoonNutmeg
1teaspoonMace
½teaspoonAllspice
½cupChopped walnuts (optional)
1Double crust for 9\" pie

Directions

PLACE IN LARGE KETTLE

STIR IN

HAVE READY

Bring first group of ingredients in kettle to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in spices and nuts and cook 5 minutes more. Keep in a covered jar in refrigerator until ready to use. Makes 1 quart. TO MAKE PIE: Line a 9" pie plate with the bottom crust, fill with mince mixture, top with crust, seal edges by crimping together, slash top in 6 places. Brush a little soy milk onto the crust. Bake at 375F about 1 hour until nicely browned. If pie begins to brown too soon, lay a piece of foil lightly over the top.

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