Mincemeat

Mincemeat is a tasty mixture that is made up of different ingredients that are usually eaten during the winter holidays. It's often used to make pies and other desserts.

But wait! There's no actual meat in mincemeat. A long, long time ago, people used to put meat in the mix, but now we mostly use chopped fruits, spices, and sugar.

The fruits can be anything from raisins and currants to apple chunks and citrus zest. We add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for flavor, and brown sugar for sweetness. Sometimes, people also add brandy or rum to the mixture to give it an extra-special taste.

We mix all of these ingredients together and store them in jars or plastic bags until it's time to use them. The great thing about mincemeat is that it gets better as it sits, so it's perfect for making ahead of time.

When it's time to bake a pie, we roll out the crust and fill it with the mincemeat mixture. We pop it in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is piping hot.

And voila! You've got yourself a delicious mincemeat pie that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.