Sugar Plum Mince Pie

Sugar Plum Mince Pie

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Categories : Christmas Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 c (500 ml) about 340 g (12 oz)

Pitted Prunes, halved

1 c (250 ml) chopped Walnuts

2-crust

22 cm

Inch) Pie

1/2 c (125 ml) Port or Brandy

28 oz (795 ml) jar Prepared Mince-

Meat

Beaten egg, for glaze

Sugar

Combine prunes and port in covered container; let stand overnight. Add

mincemeat and walnuts to prune mixture; and set aside. Roll half the

pastry out on floured board and use to line 22 cm (9-inch) pie plate; trim

and flute edges. Spoon prune-mincemeat filling into pastry shell. Roll

out remaining pastry with egg; sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 220C (425F)

10 minutes. Reduce heat to

190C (375F); continue baking

20 to

minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool on rack. Serve

wedges with whipped cream, sweetened to taste. Makes on 22cm (9-inch) pie. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -