Scrumptious Mince Pies

Scrumptious Mince Pies recipe pinit

Mince pies have been a traditional Christmas treat in Britain since the 13th century, originally filled with meat and spices.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 3000
Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface and cut out circles to line a muffin tin.
  3. Fill each pastry case with mincemeat.
  4. Roll out more pastry to make lids for the pies, cutting out smaller circles or shapes.
  5. Place the lids on top of the mincemeat-filled cases and press the edges to seal.
  6. Make a small slit on top of each pie for steam to escape.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Allow the pies to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, mix icing sugar with milk to make a glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled mince pies.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 15g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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