"These all fruit mini mincemeat pies are made with a homemade mincemeat filling of assorted dried fruit in flaky, homemade pastry!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup cold, cubed shortening
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1/2 cup cold, cubed butter
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4 tablespoons ice water
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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4 ounces candied orange peel
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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Zest and juice of 1 orange
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4 ounces dried cranberries
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4 ounces dried cherries
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2 ounces chopped, candied giniger
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4 ounces chopped, dried apricots
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup shredded coconut
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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and roughly chopped
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4 ounces dried cherries
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4 ounces raisins
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup brandy*
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon boiling water
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1/2 cup salted butter
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Rum, to taste*