Homemade mince pies recipe
It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies and we've got the perfect recipe so you can bake your own at home. With just four ingredients and using pre-made pastry as a shortcut, baking doesn't come easier than this. This mince pie recipe is also dairy-free, so everyone can tuck in.
See method- Serves 12
- 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
- 233 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500g block shortcrust pastry
- 12 heaped tbsp mincemeat
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp sugar
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 970kJ 233.0kcal
- Fat
- 15g
- Saturates
- 6g
- Salt
- 0.2g
- Sugars
- 5g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 22.0gProtein 2.7gFibre 0.8g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.
- Grease a 12-hole muffin tin. Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick. Stamp out 12 x 10cm rounds and gently press into the holes of the tin. Stamp out 12 x 7cm rounds for the lids and set aside.
- Add 1 heaped tbsp mincemeat to each pastry base. Brush the edges with egg, then top each with a lid and press to seal. Prick the lids. Lightly brush with egg and sprinkle over sugar. Bake for 15-20 mins.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
