Mince pies (1)
This is a slight variation in that it uses puff pastry instead of shortcrust which I think makes them slightly lighter.
It's also cockney rhyming slang and tasty dessert - can you think of any others?
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| Homemade mincemeat, containing, apples, beef, sugar, raisins, suet, molasses, vinegar and spices | |
| Servings: | Serves 12 - Makes 24 mince pies |
| Calories per serving: | 361 |
| Ready in: | 35 minutes |
| Prep. time: | 15 minutes |
| Cook time: | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty: | 
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| Recipe author: | Chef |
| First published: | 20th January 2013 |
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Best recipe reviewPuffy pies! 4.7/5 Nice and light too |
Ingredients
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- 1 Packet pre-rolled puff pastry
- 450 g (1 lb) jar of mincemeat
- 55 g (2 oz) caster sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) milk
Mise en place
- Preheat the oven to 200° C (400° F - Gas 6 - Moderately hot)
Method
- Beat the egg and add a tiny pinch of salt
- Using a pastry cutter, stamp out 24 x 7.5 cm (3") circles of puff pastry for the bases
- Push the circles into 2 molded baking trays
- Fill each base with 2 teaspoons of mincemeat and brush the edges with a little milk
- Using a pastry cutter, stamp out 24 x 6 cm (2.5") circles of pastry for the lids
- Put the lids on the bases and ensure they are sealed
- Brush the egg mixture over the tops of the pies and sprinkle with a little caster sugar
- Bake for 20 minutes and allow to cool on a raised grid to prevent them sweating
Serving suggestions
Serve hot with custard
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