Mincemeat: meaning, definitions and examples
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mincemeat
[ ˈmɪnsmɪt ]
food preparation
Mincemeat is a mixture of chopped dried fruits, spices, and sometimes meat, traditionally used as a filling in pies, most famously in mince pies. It can include ingredients like raisins, currants, and apples, along with suet or butter for richness. The term can also refer to the sweet filling used in various desserts.
Synonyms
conserve, filling, pie filling
Examples of usage
- I baked a delicious mincemeat pie for Christmas.
- The mincemeat was a blend of apples and spices.
- She enjoyed the tradition of making mincemeat for the holiday season.
Translations
Translations of the word "mincemeat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carne moída
🇮🇳 कीमा
- मीट का मिश्रण
- फलों और मसालों का मिश्रण
🇩🇪 Hackfleisch
🇮🇩 daging cincang
🇺🇦 фарш
🇵🇱 mięso mielone
🇯🇵 ミンチ肉
🇫🇷 viande hachée
🇪🇸 carne picada
🇹🇷 kıyma
🇰🇷 다진 고기
🇸🇦 لحم مفروم
🇨🇿 mleté maso
🇸🇰 mleté mäso
🇨🇳 绞肉
🇸🇮 mleto meso
🇮🇸 málta kjöt
🇰🇿 ұнтақталған ет
🇬🇪 მსუბუქი ხორცი
🇦🇿 doğranmış ət
🇲🇽 carne molida
Etymology
The word 'mincemeat' originates from the late 14th century and is derived from the term 'mince', which means to chop or cut into small pieces. Initially, mincemeat referred to a mixture of chopped, minced meat and fruits. This was common in medieval cuisine, where preserved meats combined with fruits and spices created a flavorful dish that lasted longer. Over time, the mixture evolved to focus primarily on the sweet filling made from dried fruits and spices, especially during the holiday season. The use of beef or other meats became less prevalent, leading to the modern interpretation of mincemeat primarily as a sweet filling for desserts, particularly mince pies associated with Christmas festivities. Today, mincemeat is often made with little to no actual meat and is celebrated as a traditional sweet treat.