Mince Pies

Mince Pies
  • Author: alexl96

These delightful mince meat tarts are a perfect treat for any occasion. The sweet and buttery pastry encases a flavorful mince meat filling, creating a delicious combination of savory and sweet. With a golden crust and a tempting aroma, these tarts are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy these homemade delights warm from the oven for a delightful treat.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Pinch of Salt
  • 255g Plain Flour
  • 85g Icing Sugar
  • 115g Margarine
  • 55g Lard
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 Jar of Mince Meat

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
  • Put the salt, flour and icing sugar in a bowl together and mix. Then rub in the fats until it looks like bread crumbs.
  • Add the egg yolk and mix. If the mixture doesn't stick together add a small amount of water.
  • Get some patty tins out then roll out the pastry to approx. 1/8 inch thick and cut out 12 big and 12 small pastry circles ( Using cutters ).
  • Place the bigger circles in the tins first pushing them down to fit then fill with mince meat and place the smaller circle on top.
  • Prick with a fork before putting them in the oven for 15-20 minutes until pale golden.

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Yield

Makes 12