mince pie

"Mince pies" are a traditional Christmas treat in British cuisine, evolving from medieval recipes that originally included meat.

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Definition

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(seasonal, traditional)A small, sweet pastry filled with a mixture of dried fruits, suet, and spices, commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season.

Example

  • Every Christmas, we bake mince pies to share with family and friends.
  • Mince pies are a staple of British holiday celebrations.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mince pie":

meat pieapple piecherry pie