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Mince Pies (Mincemeat) Pies for a Traditional British Christmas Treat
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Mince Pies (Mincemeat) Pies for a Traditional British Christmas Treat

Mince Pies offer a traditional British Christmas treat with a crisp, buttery pastry encasing spiced mincemeat filling. The homemade pastry, made from flour, butter, and a touch of sugar, is formed into small tartlet cases that cradle the rich, fruity mincemeat. After baking to a golden brown, the pies are typically dusted with sugar to add a sweet finishing touch. These small, individually sized pies deliver a balance of flaky crust and warmly spiced filling, characteristic of seasonal holiday baking.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
46 mins
Servings: 24 pies
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: British, Scottish

Ingredients

  • 1 c mincemeat
Pastry:
  • 2 cups + 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 ¼ ticks butter good quality or 50% butter/ 50% lard, unsalted, 150 g
  • ½ tsp salt omit if using salted butter, sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • water ice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚ F (190˚ C).
  2. Follow instructions for homemade pie pastry.Or cut the butter into the flour with two knives or a pastry cutter, then add the sugar and enough ice water, just so the pastry comes together without falling apart. If you add too much water, the dough will be tough.
  3. Roll out the dough to about ¼" and cut into rounds to place into cupcake tins or small tartlet tins.
  4. Next, fill the pastry cases with some mincemeat. Top with a star or cover entirely with another piece of pastry (make a hole in the top).
  5. Place the mince pies on a baking tray into preheated oven. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry becomes a golden brown color.
  6. Finally, sprinkle with a little sugar, immediately after being removed from the oven. Store in an airtight tin.

Notes

  • Use ice-cold water sparingly to avoid tough pastry dough.
  • Store finished mince pies in an airtight container to preserve freshness and texture.
  • Cut pastry rounds slightly larger than the tins to ensure proper lining and sealing of the filling.
  • Sprinkle sugar on top immediately after baking to add sweetness and slight crunch.
  • Decorate with pastry stars or a lid, making small holes in tops to allow steam to escape during baking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tartlet Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 pies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tartlet
Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.