The perfect festive treat, our mince pies are delicious served gently warmed.Makes 12 mince pies.
1. Make the pastry by placing the flour and diced butter in a bowl and rubbing the butter in, so that the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2. Add the sugar and egg yolk, and mix together to form a soft but not sticky dough. If there are dry crumbs, add a teaspoon of water at a time until the dough holds together.
3. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for 15-20 minutes.
4. Heat the oven to 180C/350F/ Gas 4.
5. Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured work surface to about 4mm thick.
6. Cut out 12 rounds using the round cutter and 12 stars with the star cutter, re-rolling the trimmings as necessary.
7. Line the tin with the large pastry rounds and fill with 1 ½ teaspoons of mincemeat.
8. Carefully place the star lids on top of the mincemeat and press them lightly in the center.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
10. Cool on a wire rack, then serve dusted with sugar.
For homemade mincemeat see our recipe here.
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