Best Tasty Mince Pies Recipes

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MINCE PIES



Mince Pies image

Most people use canned mincemeat, but this is the old-fashioned way to make a mince pie. It is a sweet holiday dish that will satisfy you and your loved ones. -Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 mini pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/3 cups shortening
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1/4 pound ground beef
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 medium apricot, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup rum
1 large egg, beaten
1 to 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., For filling, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add apples, apricot, brown sugar, raisins, apple juice, vinegar, orange zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until apples are tender, 15-17 minutes. Stir in rum. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut 20 circles with a floured 2-3/4-in. round biscuit cutter. Top half the circles with 1 tablespoon filling. Top with remaining circles; press edges with a fork to seal. Cut slits in top. Brush tops with egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRADITIONAL BRITISH MINCE PIE



Traditional British Mince Pie image

This crumbly, sweet, sticky traditional mince pie recipe is so easy to make for your Christmas spread.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Dessert     Snack     Brunch     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the Pastry:
350 grams all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting the work surface)
225 grams unsalted butter (or an equal mix of butter and lard; cold and cubed)
1 pinch salt
1 egg (beaten)
Water (cold, as needed)
For the Pie:
1 (776-gram) jar mincemeat (store-bought or homemade mincemeat )
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the flour, butter, and salt into a large clean bowl.
  • Rub the butter quickly into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles rough sand.
  • Stir the egg into the mixture using a cold knife.
  • Add the cold water, a teaspoon at a time, and stir until the mixture binds but is not sticky.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F / 200 C / Gas Mark 6. Choose a muffin or bun tin for the size of the tart you want. Choose from a standard 12-cup muffin tin down to small canapé size. The number of pies will depend on the size of the tin you use.
  • Dust a work surface lightly with a little flour and roll out 2/3 of the pastry to 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles to line the cups of your tin; don't worry if the pastry doesn't come to the very top.
  • Fill the pastry-lined tins 2/3 full with mincemeat.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry to the same thickness and cut smaller circles to fit as lids on the tarts or, to be decorative, cut stars or other fancy shapes.
  • Dampen the edges of the tart bases with a little cold water and press the lids on. Make a small hole in the surface of each pie with a small sharp knife to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (15 minutes if making canapé-sized ones), or until golden brown.
  • Let cool and sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 123 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 12-18 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MINCE PIE DOUGHNUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mince Pie Doughnuts Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mincemeat, white bread, eggs, milk, flour, icing sugar, icing sugar

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar mincemeat
1 loaf white bread
2 eggs
½ cup milk
⅓ cup flour
1 tablespoon icing sugar
icing sugar, to serve, as desired

Steps:

  • Spoon a tablespoon of mincemeat onto the middle of a slice of white bread and cover it with another slice to make a sandwich.
  • Cut a circular shape in the sandwich with a glass, making sure the edges are well sealed.
  • Repeat for more doughnuts.
  • To make the egg wash, add the eggs, milk, flour and icing sugar to a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Dip the doughnuts into the mixture, then fry in oil at 190°C/375°F until golden brown on both sides.
  • Roll the doughnut in icing sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams

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