Mince Pies
"Most people use canned mincemeat, but this is the old-fashioned way to make a mince pie. It is a sweet holiday dish that will satisfy you and your loved ones. —Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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1-1/3 cups shortening
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
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FILLING:
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1/4 pound ground beef
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3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
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1 medium apricot, peeled and chopped
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 cup rum
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 to 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
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