Puff Pastry Mince Pies
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Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Description
This recipe uses puff pastry cut into pairs of different sizes to form the base and tops of the pies. The filling blends traditional mincemeat with small pieces of apple for freshness, dried cranberries for tartness, and lemon zest to brighten the flavor. The pies are sealed by crimping the edges and pierced on top to allow steam to escape during baking.
These pies bake at moderate heat for about 15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden. Cooling on a wire rack prevents soggy bottoms by allowing airflow. Optionally dusted with icing sugar, the pies present a sweet, textural contrast in filling and crust.
Adding a splash of brandy or rum enhances the flavor, but care should be taken not to add too much to avoid sogginess. Chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can be included for extra crunch.
Ingredients
- 375 g puff pastry
- 150 g mincemeat
- 1 apple finely diced
- 30 g dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 egg whisked
- icing sugar to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Roll out 375 g Puff pastry and using a 6.5cm/2.5in cookie cutter, cut six disks. Using a 7.5cm/3in cookie cutter, cut six more disks. Place the small disks onto a lined baking tray.
- Mix together 150 g Mincemeat, 1 Apple, 30 g Dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon Lemon zest.
- Spoon one tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture onto the middle of the smaller pastry disks.
- Place the larger disks over the mincemeat and use a fork to gently crimp the edges together. Using a small sharp knife, poke two small holes in the top of the pies.
- Brush with 1 Egg and put onto a lined baking tray. Put in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool and dust with Icing sugar (optional)
Notes
- Dice the apple very finely to ensure it mixes smoothly with the mincemeat filling.
- Add a small amount of brandy or rum for extra flavor, avoiding excess that can cause sogginess.
- Cool the pies on a wire rack to prevent the bases from becoming soggy.
- Include chopped pecans or walnuts in the filling for additional texture and nutty flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to pierce two small holes on the top pastry to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pie | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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