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Mini Orange Mince Pies Recipe

Delicious mini pies with a zesty orange twist, perfect for the holiday season.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 pies
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pastry

  • 200 g plain flour
  • 100 g cold butter, cubed
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Filling

  • 300 g mincemeat
  • 1 zest of orange

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the icing sugar, egg yolk, and water, and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut out circles to fit your muffin tin. Press the circles into the tin.
  5. Mix the mincemeat with the orange zest and spoon into the pastry cases.
  6. Cut out smaller circles or stars from the remaining pastry and place on top of the pies.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Baking, Christmas, Holiday
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