Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.

Gluten-free, vegan or just not a fan of traditional mince pies? Countdown to Christmas with these alternative recipes. Whether it comes down to taste preferences or dietary restrictions ...

Frangipane mince pies are so much easier to assemble than ... 3¼in round cutter and 2 x 12-hole fairy cake tins to make this recipe. First make the pastry. Put the flour, ground almonds, icing ...

Originally, mince pies contained real meat ... Traditional Christmas pudding recipes followed this rule too. Among those ingredients were raisins, prunes, figs, cinnamon, clove and minced lamb ...

About Mince Pie Recipe: A lovely Christmas recipe for your friends and family. Mince pie is a sweet British pie stuffed with a mix of dry fruits, apples and brandy. Mix all the ingredients for mince ...

Whether you want to try an ultra-traditional version or a speedy modern bake, these mince pie recipes are the ideal December cooking challenge. Like cracker jokes and a trip to the pub on the ...

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This week our chefs are showing you how to make three meals from one main ingredient and today Dean Edwards is showing us the best ways to get the most out of your mince with a pasta bake ...

Use 1 quart for a full-size mincemeat pie. *Quick tip ... The tiny amount of sugar won’t have much effect on your recipe.

So, when did this pie, with origins dating back to the 12th century, turn completely sweet? According to the BBC, a mincemeat recipe in Hannah Glasse's influential 1747 cookbook, "Art of Cookery ...

Preheat the oven to 180°c. Add the mince, season well and cook until cooked through, for about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 10 minutes. Mix in the beans, peas, potatoes, and parsley.

Peel and chop the apples, microwave them until they soften, and combine them with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon the mixture into a jar. For best results, cover the jar with cling film and leave ...