Best 2 Christmas Mincemeat Squares Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with scrumptious Christmas Mincemeat Squares, a delectable treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These delightful squares feature a buttery shortcrust pastry base filled with a luscious mincemeat filling, crafted from a harmonious blend of dried fruits, spices, and brandy. Topped with a sweet and crumbly oat crumble, these squares offer a delightful textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite reveals a symphony of flavors, from the sweet and juicy fruits to the aromatic spices, all perfectly balanced by the boozy notes of brandy. Experience the warmth and comfort of the holiday season with every bite of these irresistible Christmas Mincemeat Squares.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT SQUARES
Because of the whole wheat flour, I've always felt these squares were somewhat healthy. Maybe I'm kidding myself, but I definitely can say they're delicious, and perfect for any holiday goodie platter.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 32 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F; grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and baking soda.
- Stir in melted butter and mix together until mixture appears crumbly.
- Firmly pat half the crumb mixture into prepared pan, then cover evenly with mincemeat.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over mincemeat and pat lightly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until squares appear golden brown.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT AND OAT SQUARES/SLICES
A great and EASY alternative to Mince Pies and these are healthy too! I always make a batch or 2 or 3 or 4 of traditional mince pies (!!) at Christmas time, but these are ALWAYS requested by my family & friends as well! They can be made throughout the year for a quick and easy snack; ideal for lunch boxes and picnics or charity cakes & bakes. They are REALLY good made with my Recipe #184762. Get the children to help too--they are SO easy to make & it gets everyone involved in the festivities!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Pie
Time 35m
Yield 12 Slices, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
- Grease a shallow baking tin, 11 x 7 inches.
- Melt the butter or margarine gently in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and mix well.
- While the butter and sugar are being heated up, mix the porridge oats & flour together in a bowl.
- When the butter & sugar mixture have turned to liquid, take the pan off the heat and add the flour & oat mixture gradually, stirring all the time.
- When it is all thoroughly mixed and blended, spoon HALF the mixture into a well greased shallow baking tin.
- With the flat of your hand, press the mixture down firmly all over - making sure it gets into all the corners!
- The firmer you press, the less crumbly it will be when it has been cooked & therefore easier to pick up and eat!
- Next, using a tablespoon, spread ALL the mincemeat over the top - making sure it is evenly spread and goes into all those corners again! Press it down with the back of the spoon.
- Then spread the remaining oat & flour mixture over the top - again pressing down firmly and making sure it is evenly spread.
- Bake the mincemeat slices in the centre of the oven for about 20 minutes OR until the top is tinged brown - NOT too dark and brown.
- Remove from the oven & with a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares - BUT make sure to leave them in the tin until they are cold. It is easier to remove them this way.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar if you want and store in an airtight tin, that's if they are not gobbled up straight away!
- These can be re-heated in a warm oven OR microwave - then serve with cream or brandy butter as a nice, festive dessert.
- Be careful NOT to overheat in the microwave as mincemeat can really burn your mouth if it gets too hot!
Tips:
- To make the mincemeat filling, use a combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Some popular ingredients include raisins, sultanas, currants, candied peel, mixed peel, apples, pears, almonds, walnuts, pecans, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
- For a richer mincemeat filling, add some suet, butter, or lard. You can also add a splash of brandy or rum for extra flavor.
- To make the pastry, use a combination of plain flour, butter, and cold water. You can also use a pre-made shortcrust pastry.
- When assembling the mincemeat squares, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash before sealing them. This will help to prevent the pastry from cracking during baking.
- Bake the mincemeat squares in a preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the mincemeat filling is bubbling.
- Serve the mincemeat squares warm or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream or custard.
Conclusion:
Mincemeat squares are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect mincemeat squares that will be the star of your holiday dessert table.
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