Christmas Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Christmas Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: QUICK FRUIT MINCEMEAT; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 100 g raisins; 50 g sultanas; 50 g black currants; 50 g candied peel; 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated; 1/3 cup chopped glace cherries; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 25 -50 ml brandy; PASTRY; 500 ml cake flour, loosely measured; 50 ml cornflour; 50 ml icing sugar; 175 g butter; 1 egg; 2 ml vanilla extract

Servings: persons

QUICK FRUIT MINCEMEAT
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
100 g raisins
50 g sultanas
50 g black currants
50 g candied peel
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
1/3 cup chopped glace cherries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
25 -50 ml brandy
PASTRY
500 ml cake flour, loosely measured
50 ml cornflour
50 ml icing sugar
175 g butter
1 egg
2 ml vanilla extract

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["QUICK FRUIT MINCEMEAT:", "Combine all ingredients and set aside for flavours to infuse.", "PASTRY:", "Sift flour, cornflour, and icing sugar.", "Rub in the butter.", "Beat egg and vanilla together then add, mixing well.", "Knead into a ball without overhandling the pastry.", "Roll out thinly on a floured board and cut into 3"" rounds.", "Reroll offcuts until all the pastry is used.", "Place rounds in a patty pan, place a heaped teaspoon of filling in the middle of each pastry round and cover with second pastry round.", "Press edges together with the prongs of a fork and prick each top twice.", "Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until pale gold.", "Leave to cool slightly before removing to cooking rack.", "Dust lightly with icing sugar.", "COOKS NOTE - If you don't have a patty pan, place the pies on a cookie sheet rather than in a muffin tray, which is too deep."]

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: QUICK FRUIT MINCEMEAT, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 100 g raisins, and more.

Yes, Christmas Mince Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Mince Pies

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