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Guide 2 Christmas   >   Mince Pies Mince Pies Mince pies (also known as "mince tarts") are a traditional British sweet pastry eaten during the Christmas period. The tradition dates back to the eleventh century when crusaders returning from the Holy Land brought back a variety of oriental spices and made pies with three spices (cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg) to symbolize the three gifts given to the infant Jesus by the Magi. Originally the pies were rectangular with a place for the Christ Child to be placed on top: the baby was removed and the pie eaten in celebration. Mince pies are usually 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 centimeters) in diameter and made using sweet shortcrust or puff pastry. There is also an American version of mince pies, which is often larger (up to 10 inches - 25 centimeters) and can be used to serve several people. In Victorian times, the pies generally were spiced meat pies with some dried fruit. In modern times however, the filling is made from fruit mincemeat (typically containing raisins, currants, cherries, apricot, candied peel, spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and nuts such as walnuts and almonds, all in suet, and with brandy or rum). Mince pies can be served hot or cold. If eaten hot, many people enjoy eating them with brandy butter. There are many traditions associated with mince pies: They are a favorite food of Santa Claus, and that one or two should be left out by the chimney, (along with a glass of brandy or sherry, and a carrot for his reindeer), as a thankyou for a well-filled stocking. The mincemeat mixture should be stirred in only a clockwise tradition. Stirring anticlockwise apparently brings bad luck. You should make a wish when eating the first mince pie of the season. Mince pies should be eaten in silence. Mince pies should have a star on the top, to represent the Christmas Star which led the shepherds and the Magi to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. Related Links Dessert Cook Books and Recipes Related Pages Brandy Butter Christmas Cake Christmas Pudding Gingerbread Gingerbread House Gingerbread Man Yule Log Green Tomato Mince Pie Filling, 32 fl. Oz. Barry Farm Lowest New Price: $7.50 (As of 10:24 Pacific 20 Jul 2008 More Info) Click Here 32 fluid ounce jar Each jar is filled with fruit just like Grandma used to make. Product Description: Green Tomato Mince Pie Filling, 32 fl. Oz. Bird's Brandy Flavour Sauce 75grams Brandy Sauce Misc.   Easy to make Serve also with fruit Made in England by Birds Product Description: Bird's Brandy sauce is really easy to make. All you need to do is add boiling water. The sauce is delicious served hot with mince pies, steamed puddings, fruit or mincemeat tarts and of course Christmas Puddings. For a stronger flavor just add a little more Brandy. Hoppers Fruit Mince Pies Hoppers Misc.   Imported from England Christmas Product Description: Traditional Christmas shortcrust Minced Fruit Pies filled with rich fruit mincemeat and lightly dusted with sugar Mr Kipling's Deep Filled Mince Pies Pack 6 12.5ozs Mince Pies Misc.   Traditional English pie Serve either hot or cold Product Description: Mr Kipling's fruit mince pies in a pack of 6 deep filled pies. Mince meat in England is a term for a rich fruit filing.These pies are made with delicious shortcrust crisp buttery pastry with rich fruit mincemeat filling lightly dusted with a sugar coating. Suitable for vegetarians. May contain nut traces or Cherry Stones. Robertson's Classic Mincemeat Robertson's Misc.   Imported from England Traditional Fruit Mincemeat 411g Value Product Description: Robertson's Classic Mincemeat is made from the finest Apples, Raisins, Sultanas, Currants and Citrus Peel. Tiptree Mincemeat in 11oz Jar Tiptree Mincemeat Misc.   An esential part of the Christmas celebration Vine fruits Made in England Product Description: Tiptree mincemeat in 312gr (11ozs) jar is an essential part of the Christmas season. Use as a pie filling for mince pies, tarts other Christmas baked goodies. Tiptree is renowed for their superior quality. The ingredient include vine fruits, and as an added taste both Cider and Brandy. You and your friends will love the fresh taste of this English made product. Walkers 6 Pack Mince Pies Walkers Misc.   Mincemeat pies also known as Mincemeat Tarts The Walkers story begins in 1898 Great Christmas dessert of treat Product Description: Made to a traditional recipe, the succulent mincemeat combines with meltingly delicious shortcrust pastry to produce the definitive taste of Christmas. Walkers Glenfiddich 6 Pack Mincemeat Pies Walkers Misc.   Perfect party size The Walkers story begins in 1898 Liven up your Christmas Product Description: These mini mincemeat tarts are the perfect size to serve at a festive party or as a wee treat with your afternoon tea. With added 12 year old Glennfiddich malt whisky to enchance the taste.

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