On 2019-12-22 1:43 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 1:19:33 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2019-12-22 12:57 p.m., Gary wrote:
>>> GM wrote:
>>>> Apples, raisins, diced fruit, applesauce and a hint of pineapple gives this pie its unique flavor. 9" for $14.99...
>>>
>>> I've never had mince pie but sounds good seeing those
>>> ingredients.
>>>
>>
>> If you have never tried it you might want to wade in gently and start
>> with a mincemeat tart. It is very flavourful stuff and a lot of people
>> don't like it. Even those of us who like it tend to keep it as a
>> seasonal treat.
>
> I haven't had mince pie in what seems like a lifetime, but I recall it
> being gack-worthy sweet.

It depends on the mince meat used. Some are much sweeter than others.
My mother used to make mince meat pie for dessert on New Years day. My
brothers and I all loved it. It was always served in very small portions.