No Meat Mince Pie

Indulge in the festive flavors of these delightful No Meat Mince Pies, a plant-based twist on the classic holiday treat. Featuring a rich, fruity filling made with a medley of dried fruits, grated apple, chopped nuts, warm spices, and a hint of citrus, these pies are bursting with seasonal cheer. Encased in golden, flaky shortcrust pastry and lightly dusted with icing sugar, they are as beautiful as they are delicious. Coconut oil or vegetable suet makes them entirely vegan-friendly, while a splash of optional brandy elevates their flavor for an extra-special touch. Ready in under an hour and perfect for sharing, these individual pies are ideal for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. Try this easy-to-make recipe and bring a taste of tradition to your table—minus the meat!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 300 grams Dried mixed fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
• 1 large Grated apple (peeled, cored)
• 75 grams Chopped dried apricots
• 50 grams Chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts)
• 75 grams Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 large Lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 large Orange (juice and zest)
• 50 grams Vegetable suet or coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons Brandy (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Icing sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F and grease a 12-hole muffin tin.

Step 2

To make the filling, combine the dried mixed fruit, grated apple, chopped apricots, chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, orange juice, orange zest, and vegetable suet (or coconut oil) to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine. If using brandy, mix it in as well for added depth of flavor.

Step 4

Unroll the shortcrust pastry onto a floured surface. Using a 10cm (4-inch) round cutter, cut out 12 circles and press each one gently into the greased muffin tin to form the pie bases.

Step 5

Spoon approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the fruit mixture into each pie base, being careful not to overfill.

Step 6

Using a smaller round cutter (approximately 7.5cm or 3 inches), cut out 12 pastry lids. Place one on top of each pie and press the edges to seal. Use a knife to make a small slit or two in the center of each pie lid to allow steam to escape.

Step 7

Bake the mince pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the pies cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled completely, dust with icing sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious No Meat Mince Pies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1441.9 grams (1441.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4503

Total Fat 206.50g	265%
Saturated Fat 78.20g	391%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1562mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 627.30g	228%
Dietary Fiber 38.20g	136%
Total Sugars 363.10g
Protein 48.00g	96%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 463mg	36%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 4026mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 55.0%