Name: Mini Mincemeat Pies
Yield: Makes 18
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 10 tablespoons powdered sugar; 3 1/4 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tablespoons (or more) orange juice; 3/4 cup purchased mincemeat from jar; 3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

In the United States, mincemeat pies tend to be the size of regular pies, but this recipe yields the more diminutive British-style tartlets. If desired, top them with a dab of hard sauce, made by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar and a little brandy.

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