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1776-1800 - Colonial American home cooks influenced by English baking traditions
Mince pie is a small, rich pastry filled with spiced dried fruits, suet, and sometimes minced meat, traditionally served during the late 18th century in America. The recipe captures colonial American tastes influenced by English baking customs during the Revolutionary era.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
45 minutes
Total time
1 hour 15 minutes
Servings
6-8 pies
Region
New England and Mid-Atlantic holiday pie kitchens
Era introduced
1776-1800
Introduced by
Colonial American home cooks influenced by English baking traditions
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Mince pies were a favored dessert during the revolutionary period in America, reflecting English culinary influence. Combining dried fruits, suet or fat, and warming spices into a small pastry, these pies were often enjoyed during festive occasions. The recipe exemplifies early American adaptation of colonial foodways in the late 18th century.
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