Traditional Mince Pie

Delight in the timeless charm of a Traditional Mince Pie, a festive favorite that captures the essence of holiday baking. This recipe combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortcrust pastry with a luscious, spiced mincemeat filling, creating the perfect balance of richness and warmth. With just a few simple ingredients like chilled butter, caster sugar, and a hint of egg yolk, the homemade pastry is both tender and flaky, effortlessly elevating this classic treat. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these pies are ideal for holiday gatherings or as a cozy snack alongside a warm mug of mulled wine. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe yields 12 inviting mince pies, each one a delicious nod to tradition. Whether you prefer a simple circular top or a decorative star design, these golden brown delights promise to be the highlight of your festivities.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 175 grams unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 50 grams caster sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 350 grams mincemeat
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift the flour. Add the diced butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the caster sugar.

Step 4

Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix together to form a firm dough. Knead lightly, wrap in cling film, and chill for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the pastry to a thickness of approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch). Using a circular cutter, cut out 12 large circles and gently press them into the prepared tin.

Step 6

Fill each pastry case with mincemeat, being careful not to overfill.

Step 7

Cut out 12 smaller circles from the remaining pastry, or use a star cutter for a decorative top, and place them on top of the mincemeat.

Step 8

Brush the tops with milk and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9

Let the mince pies cool in the tin for a few minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack.

Step 10

When completely cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	943.9 grams (943.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3618

Total Fat 150.10g	192%
Saturated Fat 92.10g	460%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 568mg	189%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 544.40g	198%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 287.90g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 111IU	555%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 926mg	20%

*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: 36.8%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 59.3%