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The mince pie is also known as the Christmas pie. It is a typically British sweet pie filled with mincemeat, a mixture of dried fruit, spices, 'mixed spice' and suet. Traditionally, it also contained beef, but this has disappeared from the recipe over the years. feestinspiratie

Makes 36 pieces.

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Allergens and dietary requirements

  • Sulphite
  • Nuts
  • Cow's milk
  • Lactose
  • Gluten
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

500
g
apple, Granny Smith, finely chopped
250
g
lard or suet
360
g
raisins
250
g
black currant, dehydrated
250
g
sultanas
360
g
light brown sugar
5
g
lemon, zest
50
g
almond slivers, roughly chopped
90
ml
cognac
100
ml
orange, juice
50
ml
lemon, juice
8
g
mixed spice
0.5
piece
nutmeg
0.25
tsp
cinnamon, ground
250
ml
whipping cream
225
g
soft butter
240
g
flour
1
g
salt
15
g
sugar
as needed
sugar

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