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mince pies

Mince Pies: 7 Reasons They Bring Festive Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mince pies are sweet pastries filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package of pre-made pastry dough
  • 400g mincemeat
  • 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll out the pastry dough and cut circles for bases and tops.
  3. Place the base circles in a muffin tin.
  4. Fill each base with mincemeat.
  5. Cover with top circles and seal the edges.
  6. Brush with beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use store-bought mincemeat for convenience.
  • Adjust spices in mincemeat according to your taste.
  • These pies can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: mince pies, dessert, British pastry