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Festive Mince Pies
Classic
serves 12
These festive mince pies are a reliable Christmas classic with crisp buttery pastry and a rich fruity filling. They are simple to make ahead and ideal for seasonal baking with the family.
Serve warm with cream custard or brandy butter. They also keep well for a few days making them perfect for busy holiday schedules.
30 mins prep20 mins cook1 hr 10 mins total
Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Rub butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in caster sugar.
Mix in the egg to form a dough. Wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
Roll out the pastry and line a 12-hole mince pie tray.
Fill each case with mincemeat.
Add lids (stars or rounds). Brush with a little beaten egg if desired.
Bake 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool and dust with icing sugar.
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