Fig And Walnut Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Fig And Walnut Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g shortcrust pastry, preprepared; 250 g dried figs, chopped; 100 g raisins; 100 g sultanas; 50 g dried dates, chopped; 50 g vegetarian glace cherries, chopped; 50 g walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped; 5 tablespoons brandy or 5 tablespoons whiskey; 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated; 2 1/2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed

Servings: persons

500 g shortcrust pastry, preprepared
250 g dried figs, chopped
100 g raisins
100 g sultanas
50 g dried dates, chopped
50 g vegetarian glace cherries, chopped
50 g walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped
5 tablespoons brandy or 5 tablespoons whiskey
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
2 1/2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed

1
To make the mincemeat, put the dried fruit, glace cherries and walnuts into a bowl. Pour over the alcohol, the ginger and the spices. Stir well and leave to stand for 1-2 hours, stirring from time to time. Add the banana and mix well.
2
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Grease a 12-hole jam tart tin with a vegan margarine.
3
Roll the pastry out thinly. Using an 8cm circular pastry cutter and a 4cm star-shaped pastry cutter, cut out 12 circles and 12 star shapes.
4
Press the circles gently into each section of the tin, then put a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat into each and top with the star shaped pastry.
5
Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
6
Cool in the tin for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Serve while still warm, sprinkled with a little caster sugar and a healthy scoop of vanilla flavoured vegan icecream.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g shortcrust pastry, preprepared, 250 g dried figs, chopped, 100 g raisins, 100 g sultanas, and more.

Yes, Fig And Walnut 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.

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Fig And Walnut Mince Pies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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