The mince pie was originally oblong in shape which was supposed to symbolize the cradle of Christ.
The
pie was covered with a thick crusty pastry cover which had an indentation in
the center in which a small doll also made from pastry supposed to be the Christ
child was placed.
The
original mince pie was filled with minced lamb's tongue and mutton.
It
wasn’t until returning medieval Crusaders brought back spices from the East
which replaced the meat filling.
It
was also at this time the pies became the familiar round shape.
Even
though few people are aware of their origins the mince pie remains one of the
most popular Christmas treats.
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