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Paul Hollywood's mince pies

Delightful Paul Hollywood's Mince Pies for Cozy Holidays

Enjoy the festive flavors of Paul Hollywood's mince pies, perfect for holiday gatherings and made with shop-bought mincemeat and fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 400 g plain flour whole wheat flour can be used for a nutty flavor
  • 200 g butter or margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 100 g caster sugar for sweetness; powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 large free-range egg or 1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 2.5 tbsp water for vegan
For the Filling
  • 400 g mincemeat ensure it's vegetarian-friendly
  • 2 medium tangerines or substitute with oranges
  • 1 medium apple or pears as a substitute

Equipment

  • deep muffin tin
  • Baking Sheets
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cling film
  • Round Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens) and gas mark 6.
  2. Combine plain flour, cold diced butter, caster sugar, and a beaten egg. Gradually add cold water until a soft dough forms, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Mix mincemeat with zest and chopped tangerines and apple in a bowl.
  4. Roll out the chilled pastry to about 3mm thickness and cut out 12 larger discs for bases and 12 smaller discs for lids.
  5. Spoon the mincemeat mixture into each pastry-lined base, filling about three-quarters full.
  6. Place the lids on each filled pastry base and seal the edges, making slits for steam if desired.
  7. Bake for around 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, and dust with icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These mince pies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat at 180°C for 10-15 minutes to restore texture.

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