How famous mince pies will make thousands for charity

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   Make the pastry first by creaming the butter and icing sugar together until pale and fluffy.

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   Add the salt and egg and mix well; add the flour and combine until the dough just comes together (if you overwork the dough, it will alter the crispness of the finished product).

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   Turn out onto a floured bench and shape into a circle.

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   Clingfilm and refrigerate the dough until firm.

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   Dip it into flour, then place on a sheet of baking paper.

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   Roll out to approximately 3mm thick, flour well, and leave to rest in the fridge for 20 minutes.

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   Remove and, using a circle cutter, cut out the desired circle sizes you require.

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   For the mince mix: combine all the ingredients and set aside.

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   For the frangipane: cream the butter and sugar then fold in the remaining ingredients and combine well.

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    Place into a piping bag and set aside.

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    Preheat your oven to 180C.

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    To assemble the tarts: line a tart tray with pastry discs, then 2/3 fill with the mince mix.

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    Pipe a good dollop of frangipane on top then place in the oven until the frangipane turns a pale golden colour (approximately 15 minutes).

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    If you wish, douse with a good splash of Amaretto when they come out of the oven.

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    Allow to cool before eating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.