Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Granny Smith apple; 2 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for the pan; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup mixed candied peel; 1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts; 3 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 tbsp brandy or whisky; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 banana; One 17.3 oz (484g) box thawed frozen puff pastry sheets; 3 1/2 in (9cm) and smaller, decorative cookie cutters

Servings: persons

1 Granny Smith apple
2 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup mixed candied peel
1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tbsp brandy or whisky
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 banana
One 17.3 oz (484g) box thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
3 1/2 in (9cm) and smaller, decorative cookie cutters

1
Prepare ahead: The pies can be prepared and stored for up to 3 days.
2
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
3
Lightly butter 9 cups in a muffin pan.
4
Grate the apple (including the skin) into a bowl.
5
Add the butter, golden raisins, raisins, currants, mixed peel, almonds, brown sugar, brandy, pumpkin pie spice, and lemon zest and mix well.
6
Dice the banana, add to the bowl, and mix again.
7
Roll out the puff pastry into a 14in (35cm) square.
8
Prick the dough well with a fork.
9
Cut out 9 rounds of dough with a 3 1/2 in (9cm) diameter cookie cutter.
10
Fit the rounds into the muffin cups.
11
Divide the apple mixture among the cups.
12
Using 3in (5cm) diameter decorative cookie cutters, cut out 9 shapes or rounds.
13
Place on top of the filling.
14
Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
15
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
16
Carefully remove from the cups and cool on a wire cake rack.

169

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Granny Smith apple, 2 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for the pan, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup raisins, 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.

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