Fruit Mince Pie

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Fruit mice pies are also known as mince, minced, mutton, shrid or Christmas pies.
Fruit mince pies are small pies that are filled with delicious, fruit mincemeat.
The fruit mince pie originated in Britain and the list of ingredients have been in use since the 13th century.
The modern fruit mince pie is typically 5-7.5 cm (2-3 inches) in diameter.
The filling of fruit mince pies usually contains raisins, sultanas, apricots, glacé cherries, candied citrus fruit peels, apples, nuts and spices.

Fruit mince pies often have shaped or patterned pastry tops, often in the shape of a star, to represent the star of Christmas.
Fruit mince pies were traditionally a more savoury pie which included meat.
Fruit mince pies have been part of Christmas celebrations since the 16th century.
Fruit mince pies were historically coffin or cradle shaped, instead of the usual circular shape that we see today.
Fruit mince pies typically include three spices – cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, to represent the three gifts given to baby Jesus Christ.