From-the-freezer Mince Pies
These homemade mince pies are a delightful treat perfect for the festive season. Encased in a flaky, buttery pastry, the sweet and spiced mincemeat filling oozes out with each bite, creating a warm and comforting flavor. Enjoy these mince pies fresh out of the oven for a cozy and delicious dessert, sure to bring joy to any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g pack sweet or dessert shortcrust pastry
- little plain flour , for dusting
- about 300g/11oz mincemeat
- splash of milk , for glazing
Instructions
- Roll out a little over half the pastry on a flour-dusted surface to about the thickness of a £1 coin. Stamp out circles of pastry to line the holes of a 12-hole bun tin – an 8cm cutter should be about right. Re-roll the trimmings until all 12 holes are lined.
- Spoon a little mincemeat into each, then roll out the remaining pastry with a little more flour. Use a 6cm fluted or plain round cutter to cut out 12 lids. Top the mincemeat with the pastry lids, push around the edges to seal, then poke 1-2 small holes into each to allow steam to escape. Wrap the whole tray well in cling film. Will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To cook, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Remove the mince pies from the freezer and brush the top of each with a little milk. Bake for 20-22 mins or until the pastry is golden and crisp and the filling piping hot.
Cook Time
22M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 12
Nutrition
- Calories: 272 calories
- Fat Content: 14 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 37 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 20 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.22 milligram of sodium
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