Mince pies recipe

1. 1

   Place butter in freezer overnight.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 180C.

3. 3

   Put the flour into a mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Using a cheese grater, grate the butter into the flour and add caster sugar, almonds, and salt; zest the orange and add, then gently stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

5. 5

   In a food processor, add the mixture, egg yolks and 1-2 teaspoons of water.

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   Use a pulse action until it forms a soft dough, then place it in the fridge for 30 minutes, to chill.

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   Roll out the pastry to a thickness of a pound coin and with a round cookie cutter, cut out about 20 rounds.

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   In a non-stick tartlet baking tray, press the rounds into the tray and spoon the mincemeat evenly into the pies.

9. 9

   Make a crumble topping by quickly mixing the butter, flour, cinnamon and caster sugar in your food processor until it forms a crumble.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the crumble over the pies, grate some nutmeg over the top and bake in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes until golden.

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    Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.