Mince Pies (With Homemade Mincemeat) Recipe

Name: Mince Pies (With Homemade Mincemeat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 cups currants; 2 cups raisins; 1/2 cup brandy; 3/4 cup chopped candied peel; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into raisin-sized pieces; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup shredded suet (or frozen, grated shortening); Pastry; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Filling
2 cups currants
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup chopped candied peel
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into raisin-sized pieces
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup shredded suet (or frozen, grated shortening)
Pastry
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
For the filling, mix all the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and let sit overnight to absorb all the liquid then spoon and pack into sterilised jars. Let it sit for at least 2 weeks (but longer is better) before using. (You can also just buy two 14oz jars of 'mincemeat' if you can find it).
2
For the pastry:
3
Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the egg yolks and stir them in until smooth. Add the flour and salt, stir briefly then use your hands to gently knead into a uniform dough. Divide into two balls, flatten into disks and cover with plastic wrap then chill for an hour.
4
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
5
To assemble:
6
Remove one disk of pastry from fridge and unwrap. Roll out on a piece of floured baking paper until very thin - about 1/8-inch thick. Use a circular cutter to cut out twelve 3-inch circles. Place the circles into a mini tart/tartlette pan. Spoon in a heaped teaspoonful of filling. Re-roll the scraps of dough and cut out 12 stars to place ontop of each tartlet.
7
Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Repeat the rolling, cutting and filling of the pies using the remaining pastry.
9
Store in an airtight container.

762

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 cups currants, 2 cups raisins, 1/2 cup brandy, and more.

Yes, Mince Pies (With Homemade Mincemeat) 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.

Mince Pies (With Homemade Mincemeat)

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