Cranberry Mince Pie

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
• Pastry for 2 crust pie
• 1 (27 ounce) jar None Such Ready-to-Use Mincemeat(Regular or Brandy & Rum)
• 1 egg yolk, mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Instructions

1. Place rack in lowest position in oven; preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In medium saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Over high heat, cook and stir to boiling. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Turn mincemeat into pastry-lined 9- or 10-inch pie plate.
4. Top with cranberries. Cover with top crust; cut slits near center. Seal and flute.
5. Brush egg mixture over crust if desired.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
7. Cool.
8. Garnish as desired.