*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Spirited Mince Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           Raisins
   3      tablespoons   Brandy*
   1      package       Ready-made piecrust (or Your
   1      teaspoon      Flour
   1      can           Mincemeat(27 oz)
                        Cooking apple, cored -- chopped
   1      cup           Walnuts
     1/4  cup           Firmly packed brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      Grated lemon or orange rind
   1      tablespoon    Lemon juice

* orange juice may be used in place of brandy.
Combine raisins & brandy in lg bowl; let stand for 2 hr.
 Unfold piecrust & press out fold lines; sprinkle with flour, spreading over surface.
 Place, flour-side down, in a 9" pieplate; fold edges under & flute.
 Set aside.
 Combine raisin mixture & remaining ingredients; spoon into pastry shell.
 Roll remaining piecrust on a lightly floured sirface to press out folds; cut
 with a 3 1/4 inch leaf-shaped cutter & mark veins using pastry wheel or knife.
 Roll pastry scraps into balls.
Arrange on top of fillingas desired. Bake at 375 deg for 10 min; shield edges 
with alum foil & bake an additional 25 min. Cool

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