On Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 12:55:52 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
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> On 2019-12-22 1:43 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > I haven't had mince pie in what seems like a lifetime, but I recall it
> > being gack-worthy sweet.
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> 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.
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The ones I've had were indeed sweet but to me, they more 'rich' tasting if
that makes sense and spicy without being overpowering.