Mince Pie

Mincemeat, a survivor of the medieval British custom of cooking meat (which was probably rather strong in flavor) with fruits and spices, is one of our major imports from British bakers. I have never been keen on American and British recipes that suggested using chopped boiled tongue, beef brisket, or venison—excellent foods in their own right—as an ingredient in a dessert pie. When I found meatless versions in Isabella Be