Well, ‘minced’ pies did once contain minced meat and, not only that, they were not confined to Christmastime. We can trace the history of the mince pie as far back as the Middle Ages. These pies were ...

As the days get colder and the nights get longer, mince pie season approaches. These little pies are a British invention ...

Mince pie is a sweet British pie stuffed with a mix of dry fruits ... before and pat them in between your hands to make round lids, big enough to cover the pies. 8. Top the pies with their lids, ...

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.

Keep traditions alive on Christmas with these pies filled with spiced fruit mince Ingredients 2 cups (300g) plain (all-purpose) flour 150 gms (4½ ounces) unsalted butter, chopped coarsely 1 tsp ...

Frangipane mince pies are so much easier to assemble than traditional ones as the frangipane topping is easier than a fiddly pastry top. They also taste wonderful, especially with a dollop of rum ...

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 ...

The price of mince pies is soaring amid global supply issues with sultanas and butter - with some at supermarkets now costing up to 88p each, a study revealed today. Four Tesco Finest mince pies ...

What’s Christmas without mince pies? This recipe from The Groovy Food Company boasts a whopping 15 plants (nine of which are fruit), so you’ll be satisfying both your taste buds and gut bacteria.

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 ...