Sugar plum mince pie

 
                            Sugar Plum Mince Pie
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 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
                         Pastry for 2-crust 22 cm (9-
                         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)
   oven 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to 190C(375F); continue baking 20 to 25
   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.
  
 
 
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