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Christmas Sweet Mince Pies - Culinary Ginger
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Dried fruit, apple, citrus and brown sugar all soaked in brandy make up the filling inside homemade pie crusts.
Ingredients
Produce
• 1/2 cup Apple, green
• 2 oz Candied peel
• 1 cup Currants
• 1 Lemon, Zest of
• 1 Orange, Juice of
• 1/2 Orange, Zest of
• 1 cup Raisins
Refrigerated
• 1 Egg
Baking & Spices
• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar, dark
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, grated
• 1 tsp Powdered/confectioners sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
Dairy
• 4 tbsp Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 1/4 cup Brandy
Liquids
• 1/2 cup Water
Other
• 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and kept cold