Pastry for 2 crust pie
2 (9 oz.) pkgs. condensed mincemeat, crumbled
3 c. water
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. water

Place rack in lower half of oven; preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry. In small saucepan, combine mincemeat and water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Cool. Turn into pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Cover with top crust, cut slits near center. Seal and flute. For a more golden crust, mix egg yolk and water, brush over entire surface of pie. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish as desired.