Classic mince pies

Step 1/6

• 93⅓ g flour
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 6⅔ g sugar
• 36⅔ g unsalted butter
• 13⅓ ml water

• bowl
• hand mixer with dough hook
• plastic wrap

Add flour, salt, sugar, and some of the butter to a bowl and start to knead with a hand mixer with dough hooks. Add water and keep kneading until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the fridge until the filling is prepared.

Step 2/6

• ⅓ Granny Smith apple
• 36⅔ g dried figs
• 13⅓ g almonds

• grater
• cutting board
• knife

Roughly grate the apple. Chop dried figs and almonds.

Step 3/6

• 16⅔ g unsalted butter
• ⅓ orange
• 23⅓ g brown sugar
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• 20 g candied orange peel
• 16⅔ g raisins
• 16⅔ g sultanas

• pot
• rubber spatula

Melt remaining butter in a pot over medium heat. Add orange juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Add grated apple, dried figs, almonds, candied orange peel, raisins, and sultanas and stir to combine. Let simmer for approx. 3 min., then remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4/6

• unsalted butter (for greasing)
• flour (for dusting)

• oven
• muffin tin
• rolling pin
• cookie cutter (round)
• cookie cutter (star-shaped)

Preheat oven to 170°C/340°F. Grease and flour a muffin tin. Flour your working surface and roll out the chilled dough until it’s approx. 3-mm/0.1-in. thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles that are big enough to cover the bottom and the sides of each muffin tin. Cut out the same amount of stars. Place the base circles into the muffin tin and slightly press down to make them fit the tin.

Step 5/6

• ⅓ egg yolk
• ⅓ tbsp whole milk

• bowl (small)
• whisk
• pastry brush

Scoop the filling into each pie and place a dough star on top. Whisk egg yolk and milk in a small bowl and brush the top and edges of the pies with the egg mixture.

Step 6/6

• confectioner’s sugar (for serving)

• oven

Bake mince pies at 170°C/340°F for approx. 20 min., or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing them from the muffin tin. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!