Mince Pies Recipe

Mince pies are a traditional Christmas treat in many parts of the world. They are small, sweet pastries filled with a mixture of dried fruit, spices, and sometimes alcohol, known as mincemeat. Here is a recipe for homemade mince pies that you can try:

Mince Pies Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water
• 1 cup mincemeat

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
• Stir in the sugar.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and add it to the flour mixture. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles of dough.
• Press the circles into a muffin tin, making sure to press the dough up the sides of the cups.
• Fill each pie crust with about 1 tablespoon of mincemeat.
• Cut out smaller circles or shapes from the remaining dough and place them on top of the mincemeat.
• Bake the mince pies for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
• Let the mince pies cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• I hope you enjoy this recipe for homemade mince pies! You can customize the filling by using your favorite mincemeat recipe or by adding your own mix of dried fruit, spices, and other ingredients.