Traditional Mince Pies
Mince pies are British tartlets filled with dried fruit and spices. 🥧 They are a Christmas specialty made with shortcrust pastry.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per person
- €0.50
By the CookinBreak team
Ingredients 18
Estimated cost €6.00
For the shortcrust pastry
For the mincemeat (filling):
Equipment
Oven
Baking sheet
Muffin pan
Mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Round cookie cutters+ star-shaped
Spatula
Spoon
Zester
Knife
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt.
Add the cold butter cut into cubes and rub it into the flour with your fingers until crumbly.
Add the egg and mix until you get a smooth dough.
Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for in the refrigerator.
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In a large bowl, mix the raisins, cranberries, diced apple and brown sugar.
Add the spices, melted butter, and the orange juice and zest.
Stir in the jam and the alcohol if you are using it.
Mix well and let marinate while the dough rests.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3 mm.
Cut out 12 circles and place them in the molds.
Fill each tart base with a generous spoonful of filling.
Cut out small stars to cover the pies (or discs of dough).
Place them on the pies and lightly press the edges.
Bake for , until golden.
Let cool and dust with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition facts
per serving · estimate- Protein2 g4%
- Carbs31 g58%
- Fat9 g38%
- Fiber2 g
Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.
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Chef's tip
Add a dab of apricot jam to the bottom of each tartlet before the filling: it adds a shiny, fruity touch that's even more indulgent 😍✨!
Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?
YesExcellent. Baked or raw, up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bags.
Storage : How long does it keep?
Filling alone keeps 5 days in the fridge. Baked pies keep 3-4 days in an airtight container at room temperature or in a cool place.
Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?
YesPastry dough and filling can be prepared the day before and kept in the fridge.
Reheating : How do you reheat it?
Preheated oven at 160°C for 5-7 minutes or air fryer at 150°C for 3-5 minutes to regain crispness.
Variations
- Replace the rum with brandy.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Add a spoonful of bitter orange marmalade.
Mistakes to avoid
- Rolling the dough too thick: aim for 3 mm.
- Skipping the rest: rest the dough for 30 minutes.
- Overfilling: fill each base without overflowing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make mince pies?
Make the shortcrust pastry, mix the filling of raisins, cranberries, apple, brown sugar, butter, orange, spices and rum, cut out 12 circles from the dough rolled to 3 mm, fill them and bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C.
What is a mince pie?
Mince pies are British tartlets filled with dried fruit and spices, a Christmas specialty made with shortcrust pastry.
Which spices go in the filling?
Half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ginger and half a teaspoon of nutmeg, with the juice and zest of one orange and 20 ml of rum.
How do you serve mince pies?
Let them cool after baking, then dust with powdered sugar. Mince pies are enjoyed at the end of a festive meal, with a cup of tea.
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Traditional Mince Pies
Step 1 of 4
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt.
Add the cold butter cut into cubes and rub it into the flour with your fingers until crumbly.
Add the egg and mix until you get a smooth dough.
Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for in the refrigerator.
For this step
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 eggs
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup cranberries
- ½ cup apples
- 3 ¾ tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 orange
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 ¼ tbsp rum
- 1 tbsp orange marmalade
- powdered sugar