Christmas Mincemeat or Jam Turnovers Recipe

Name: Christmas Mincemeat or Jam Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 large eggs oor 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons milk or cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, unsalted softened; 1 x mince meat, prepared or other as needed, fruit jam, such as apricot, raspberry or prune...

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 large eggs oor 2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons milk or cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, unsalted softened
1 x mince meat, prepared or other as needed, fruit jam, such as apricot, raspberry or prune...

1
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Mix egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl or a measuring cup.
3
Cream sugar with butter until lightened and smooth.
4
Beat egg mixture into creamed butter until just combined.
5
Add dry ingredients and beat until mixture begins to clump together, 18 to 20 seconds on lowest speed of electric mixer.
6
Do not over mix.
7
Or you can use hand to finish this step as well.
8
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead gently to shape into a soft dough.
9
It can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 6 months.
10
Working with 1/4 of the dough at a time, roll to about 18 inch thick.
11
Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut dough rounds.
12
Transfer rounds to prepared cookie sheet.
13
Fill the center of each with a little bit less than 1/2 teaspoon of prepared mincemeat, or jams.
14
Fold in half, crimp edges with a fork.
15
Turn corners up within 1/2-inch of meeting.
16
Arrange shaped cookies about 1 1/2-inch apart.
17
Bake at 375F (190C) until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
18
Dust with sugar if desired.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Christmas Mincemeat or Jam Turnovers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Mincemeat or Jam Turnovers

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