Sugar’s Mincemeat Pie

Recipe makes 8 to 10 servings

Whatcha Need:

• 1 jar (20-1/2 ounces) None Such Classic mincemeat (2-cups)
• 1-1/2 cups pecans or walnut pieces, chopped
• 1 Gala apple, peeled, cored, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest Dough for 9-inch, double-crust pie shell Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Whatcha Do:

1. In medium bowl, stir together prepared mincemeat and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Remove mincemeat filling from refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F and place rack in middle of oven. Stir mincemeat mixture well and pour into prepared pie shell. Top with second crust cut to fit and slit the top; or slice into strips and arrange into a lattice top.
3. Bake on lowest oven rack 40 to 45 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 5 hours.