Description
A traditional holiday treat featuring sweet, spiced mincemeat encased in a buttery, flaky shortcrust pastry.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
- 1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Make the pastry: In a food processor, pulse flour and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add sugar, egg yolk, and enough water to form a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Cut out 12 circles to line the muffin cups and 12 smaller stars or circles for the lids.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of mincemeat into each pastry case. Top with the smaller pastry lids, pressing the edges to seal.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.