Recipe for cooking Cranberry Mince Pie

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Cranberry Mince Pie

2/3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. water
1 1/2 c. 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 Tbsp. water (optional)

Place rack in lowest position in oven; preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In med. 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 mins., stirring occasionally.

Turn mincemeat into pastry-lined 9- or 10-in. pie plate. Top with cranberries. Cover with top crust; cut slits near center. Seal and flute. Brush egg mixture over crust if desired. Bake 30 mins. or until golden. Cool. Garnish as desired.