Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE MINCEMEAT; 1 None apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped; 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup finely chopped, 1/4 cup left whole; 1/3 cup mixed candied citrus peel; 2 tbsp glace cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup currants; 1/3 cup blanched whole almonds, chopped; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp grated orange peel; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 tbsp brandy; None None FOR THE PIES; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 tbsp ground almonds; ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) cold butter, chopped; 1 tsp grated lemon peel; 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus additional, for dusting; 1 None egg yolk; 1/4 cup milk; 1 None egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE MINCEMEAT
1 None apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup finely chopped, 1/4 cup left whole
1/3 cup mixed candied citrus peel
2 tbsp glace cherries, chopped
1/4 cup currants
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds, chopped
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp brandy
None None FOR THE PIES
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tbsp ground almonds
½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) cold butter, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus additional, for dusting
1 None egg yolk
1/4 cup milk
1 None egg, lightly beaten

1
Make mincemeat 3 days ahead. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Transfer mixture to sterilized jar. Store in refrigerator for at least 3 days before using.
2
Sift flour into a large bowl and stir in almonds; rub in butter. Stir in lemon peel and sifted powdered sugar. Stir in egg yolk and enough milk to make ingredients cling together. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Grease two 12-cup muffin pans. Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thick. Using 3-inch round cutter, cut out 24 rounds. Press into muffin cups. Divide mincemeat among cups.
4
Roll pastry scraps on floured surface. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Using a 1-inch star cutter, cut out stars from center of rounds. (Or cut out desired shapes.) Brush each pastry shape with beaten egg and place, egg-side down, on mincemeat.
5
Bake for 20 mins, or until lightly browned. Cool in pans 5 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack. Dust with a little sifted powdered sugar.

793

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE MINCEMEAT, 1 None apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup finely chopped, 1/4 cup left whole, 1/3 cup mixed candied citrus peel, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mince Pies

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Variations & substitutions

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