I Just Learned Where Mince Pies Got Their Name From, And I'm Horrified

Marina Hannah on Unsplash explores the history of mince pies, originally containing meat in Tudor times to represent Jesus and his disciples, before evolving into a fruit-only version. Mincemeat was a way to preserve meat without salting or curing, using sugar, citrus, and alcohol as pickling agents. Despite the name, mince pies no longer contain meat but remain a popular Christmas treat.

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