Whiskey Laced Fruit Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Whiskey Laced Fruit Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins, finely chopped; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1 None apple, coarsely grated; 1/3 cup whiskey; 1/3 cup demerara sugar, plus 2 tbsp extra for sprinkling; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 3 tbsp frozen butter, coarsely grated; None None FOR THE CINNAMON PASTRY DOUGH; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup cold butter, coarsely chopped; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raisins, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
1 None apple, coarsely grated
1/3 cup whiskey
1/3 cup demerara sugar, plus 2 tbsp extra for sprinkling
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp frozen butter, coarsely grated
None None FOR THE CINNAMON PASTRY DOUGH
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, coarsely chopped
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten

1
To make the fruit mincemeat, combine dried fruit, apple, whiskey, sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cover and let stand for 48 hours. Stir in butter.
2
Meanwhile, to make the cinnamon pastry dough, sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Using your fingertips, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add 1 egg and mix until ingredients just come together. On a lightly floured work surface, knead dough until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease 15 shallow tart pans. Roll pastry out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 15 - 3 inch discs from pastry dough and use to line tart pans. Barely fill with mincemeat.
4
Cut 15 - 2 1/2 inch discs from pastry dough. Cut small rounds from the centers of each disc. Place over filling, pressing edges together to seal. Brush pies with remaining egg and sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake for 30 mins. Let stand for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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* 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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raisins, finely chopped, 1/4 cup dried currants, 1 None apple, coarsely grated, 1/3 cup whiskey, and more.

Yes, Whiskey Laced Fruit 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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Whiskey Laced Fruit Mince Pies

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