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                           Sugar Plum Mince Pie

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Christmas                        Desserts
                Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Pitted Prunes -- halved
   1      cup           chopped Walnuts
                        Pastry for 2-crust pie
     1/2  cup           Port or Brandy
  28      ounces        Prepared Mince-Meat
                        Beaten egg -- for glaze
                        Sugar

Combine prunes and port in covered container; let stand overnight.  
Add mincemeat and walnuts to prune mixture; and set aside. 
 Roll half the pastry out on floured board and use to line 22 cm 
(9-inch) pie plate; trim and flute edges. 
 Spoon prune-mincemeat filling into pastry shell. 
 Roll out remaining pastry with egg; sprinkle with sugar. 
 Bake in (425F) oven 10 minutes.  
Reduce heat to(375F); continue baking 20 to 25 minutes until crust is golden
 and filling is bubbly.  Cool on rack.  
Serve wedges with whipped cream, sweetened to taste.  

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