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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Christmas
Fruits
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----MINCEMEAT FILLING-----
4 oz Tempeh
2 ea Apples, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Currants
1/2 c Dates, chopped
1/3 c Pecans, chopped
1/2 c Maple syrup
1/2 c Orange juice
1 tb Orange peel, grated
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Mace
-----PIE CRUST-----
1 2/3 c Wholewheat pastry flour
1/4 c Oil
1/4 c Orange juice
FILLING: Steam tempeh for 20 minutes, then either
shred or dice finely. Stir into the remaining
ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer &
cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat & set aside to cool.
CRUST: Pre-heat oven to 400F. Combine all the pie
crust ingredients until a soft dough is formed. Add
more juice if necessary. Divide into 2 pieces, one
slightly larger than the other. Place larger ball of
dough onto a lightly floured surface & roll into a 9"
circle. Place into an 8" pie plate.
Spoon filling into the pie crust. Roll out remaining
ball of dough & place on top of the filling. Seal &
crimp the edges. Bake for 10 minutes & then reduce
the heat to 325F & bake until the crust is lightly
browned, about 30 minutes. Cool & serve.
