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I think a mince pie is also sometimes called a mincemeat pie. It's like a sweet pasty - they usually also have a pastry top, but sometimes do not. They are traditionally British and eaten during Christmas holidays. The original name mincemeat came from the original recipes which would contain a spiced kind of meat along with dried fruit. Today they usually are made up of fruit (or dried fruits) like raisins, apricots, currants, cherries, candied peels and spices like cinnamon or nutmeg and nuts. Often they have some kind of alcohol like brandy or rum. They are usually about 2 or 3 inches in diameter, although the American version can be larger, like 8 or 10 inches
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Why is a mince pie called a mince pie?
ecause they were originally made from mince meat:A mince pie (sometimes also minced, minced meat, or mincemeat pie) is a British festive sweet pastry, traditionally consumed during the Christmas and New Year period. Mince pies normally have a pastry top, but versions may also be found without the top in which case they are known as mince tarts. Mince pies are filled with mincemeat - a preserve typically containing apple, dried fruits such as raisins and sultanas, spices, and either suet or vegetable shortening.[1] Modern mince pies typically do not contain any meat, but because suet is raw beef or mutton fat, mince pies made with suet are not suitable for vegetarians. Individual mince pies are usually 6-7.5 cm (2.5-3 inches) in diameter, although larger mince pies, suitable for slicing, may also be baked.
Where do mince pies get their name from?
There is a difference between what you call a mince pie. For the sake of this answer, we will look at the Christmas mince pie which is consumed around the holiday period. The Christmas mince pie does not contain mince although it does contain meat in the form of suet which is beef fat. Christmas mince pies contain, dried fruit and spices and originate from the coronation of King Henry V in 1413.They were banned by Oliver Cromwell and when they returned they were reduced in size to what you eat today, usually 6 - 7.5cm's. Out of interest... The government of Pitt the younger formed on 18 December 1783 was satirically dubbed the mince-pie administration as it was widely believed that it would not last until Christmas.
What did mince pies contain before the Victorian age?
A mixture of minced meat, suet, dried and fresh fruits, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
Why do you eat Christmas pudding?
Christmas pudding is just another name for mince pie/fruit cakes. There are two Christmas food customs that originated in England are almost always associated with the Christmas season: mince meat and fruitcake. If you live in the U.S. you're acquainted with eating pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving or perhaps pear pie or apple pie at Christmas, but you might have never heard of mince pies. In England, mince pies are a regular part of the annual Christmas celebrations. Curious about what mince pies are and how they play into the Christmas tradition? Well I'm happy to share that with you! Mince pies or mincemeat pies have a long history that dates back to Medieval times, and were actually a way to make use of any leftover meat. Today, mincemeat pies actually do not contain any meat, so the term can be somewhat misleading to individuals who are unfamiliar with this Christmas food. Mince pies typically contain a combination of dried fruits and spices. Some individuals enjoy making mince pies using alcohol such as brandy, but that is entirely up to the individual and is not necessary to make a good mince pie. While some families in the U.S. enjoy mince pies, this custom is not as widely practiced here as it is in England where it originated. Another Christmas food custom that comes from England is fruitcake. For centuries, fruitcake has been an integral part of the Christmas season in England. In the United States fruit cake is also quite popular as a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, I don't know many people who bake their own but rather buy commercially-made fruitcakes. Fruitcake usually consists of a combination of dried fruit, honey, and sometimes nuts. In the 1700s and 1800s making fruit cake was very labor intensive. Nowadays, they are readily available through many specialty food retailers. Whether or not your Christmas celebration will include mince pies and fruitcake, it's still fascinating to learn about Christmas customs from other countries.
What does mince in French mean?
the French word 'mince' stands for the English 'thin' or 'lean'
How many carbs in a mince pie?
2 - the mince and the pie
What is traditionally left out for Father Christmas is it a pork pie or an apple pie or an mince pie?
Mince Pie ;)
Sire henr cole inveted which Christmas item the card mince pie or crackers?
the mince pie
What do you call a Shepherds Pie with Pork mince?
A Shepherds' Pie made with pork mince would still be called Shepherds Pie. If one is quite meticulous, one might call it "Pork Mince Pie." I would call it "Curly Tail Pie".
What types of beef pie are there?
In the UK we have various 'beef' pies such as Steak Pie, Steak and Kidney pie, Mince Pie, Mince and Onion Pie, Meat and Potato pie.... all made with beef.
Which of the following is not a place in the British Isles 1 Christmas Common 2 Mince Pie Park or 3 Holly Green?
Mince Pie Park.
What type of pie is left out for santa?
A mince pie, a tot of whiskey, and a carrot.
What pies start with the letter m?
· Mince Pie · Mississippi Mud Pie
What is a mice pie?
you are either thinking of mince meat pie or mice pie ,a pie for little owlies :) I <3 owls!
What is New Zealanders favourite pie?
Mince and cheese
What is the most popular flavoured pie?
mince and chesse or apple pie is the most popular
How should you eat a mince pie?
One bite at a time
