These homemade mince pies are filled with a rich mix of dried fruits and warming spices, all wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry. Perfect for festive baking, these homemade mince pies bring a touch of homemade magic to your table and are ideal for sharing with friends and family.
1 Bag of Food Lovers Dried Fruit
50 g Food Lovers Market Salted butter
50 g Food Lover’s Market brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice
Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon
1 packet store-bought shortcrust or puff pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Icing sugar, for dusting
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the dried fruit, sugar, spices, and citrus zest. Stir in the brandy or orange juice and cook gently for 5–7 minutes until the mixture is soft and slightly sticky. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12–14 cup muffin tin with paper cases or lightly grease.
Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the pastry on a floured surface. Cut out circles slightly larger than the muffin cups for the bases. Cut smaller shapes (stars, circles, or hearts) for the tops.
Assemble the Pies: Place a pastry circle into each muffin cup. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of the filling into each base.
Top with the pastry shapes.
Brush with beaten egg.
Bake:
Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crisp. 6. Serve:
Allow pies to cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar. o Serve warm or at room temperature.
