Mince Pies

Mince pies are sweet (yes, sweet) Christmas pastry delights! Despite the name and the fact that mince pies are made with mincemeat, mince pies do not contain any meat and the filling is made primarily of dried fruit and spices. They're so good your guests will be sure to ask for more!

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 mince pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 cup golden raisins

  • ¾ cup dried currants

  • 4 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel

  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground mace

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated dough for a double-crust pie, defrosted

  • 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine apples, brown sugar, raisins, golden raisins, currants, orange peel, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, mace, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Mix together and bring to a boil over medium heat.

  3. Immediately turn the heat down to the lowest setting on your stovetop. Simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from the heat and leave to cool while you prepare your pastry.

  4. Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface. Cut into 24 circles using a cookie cutter or the bottom of a mug.

  5. Place a circle into the bottom of each cup of a 12-cup cupcake tin. Fill each of the pastry circles with fruit filling.

  6. Brush the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg and cover with the remaining circles. Brush all of the mince pies with more beaten egg.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

Cook’s Note

You can make your own pie pastry dough instead of using store-bought.

If you cannot get currants then use 1/2 cup cherries and 1/4 cup dried blueberries.

You can always cut half the pastry into circles and the other half into a different shape or pattern if you would like a different top for your mince pies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
12g Fat
88g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 88g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 405mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.