Traditional Mincemeat Pie

Ingredients

• Pastry for 2-crust pie
• 1 (27 ounce) jar None Such Ready-to-Use Mincemeat (Regular or Brandy and Rum)
• 1 egg yolk plus 2 tablespoons water (optional)
  

Instructions

1. Place rack in lowest position in oven; preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Prepare pastry. Turn mincemeat into pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate. Cover with top crust; cut slits near center. Seal and flute.
3. Brush egg mixture over crust if desired.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
5. Cool slightly.
6. Garnish as desired.