"Get the lowdown on how to make marvelous mincemeat tartlets inspired by the Great British Bake Off--brandy butter included...."
INGREDIENTS
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Mincemeat Filling:
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3 ounces beef suet
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup dried currants
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
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1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
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1/4 cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
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1/4 cup candied lime peel, finely chopped
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1/4 cup candied cherries, halved
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1/4 cup orange juice
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Crust:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
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5 tablespoons iced water, or more as needed
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons sanding sugar
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Brandy Butter:
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1/2 cup salted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons brandy
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2 tablespoons boiling water