Best 2 Little Eccles Mince Pies Recipes
Mince pies are a traditional English pastry enjoyed during the holiday season, especially around Christmas. They consist of a sweet, minced meat filling wrapped in a flaky pastry and baked until golden brown. The origin of mince pies can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where they were known as "mutton pies" due to the use of mutton as the primary meat ingredient. Over time, the recipe evolved, and today's mince pies typically contain a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and suet, a type of hard fat derived from beef or mutton. This article presents three variations of mince pies: the classic Little Eccles mince pies, a vegan version, and a gluten-free option. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and oven temperature and baking times to guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats.
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LITTLE ECCLES MINCE PIES
From freezer to oven, these cheeky Eccles mince pies are perfect mid-afternoon with an equally cheeky glass of mulled wine. It is Christmas after all!
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Roll the pastry out to about the thickness of a 50p piece on to a floured surface, and cut out 10cm circles, then continue to re-roll and cut out until you have about 18 circles.
- Place 1 tsp of mincemeat in the centre of each circle, brush the edges with egg white, then gather together tightly to completely encase the mincemeat.
- Flip the pies over so the sealed edges are underneath, then squash them with your hand so you have a small puck-shaped pie.
- Cut two small slits in the top of each pie, brush generously with egg white and scatter with sugar. The pies can now be frozen for up to 2 months. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and bake for 15 mins from raw or 25-30 mins from frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.27 milligram of sodium
MINI MINCE PIES
Mince Pies are a Christmas staple in the UK. These sweet and boozy mini fruit pies are the perfect recipe to add to your Holiday cookie platter! Yield: 24 mini pies
Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix the flour and salt.
- Cut butter into the flour mixture with a fork or pastry blender until the flour has the consistency of sand and the butter is evenly distributed.
- Add 6-7 Tbsp of water slowly and mix with fork until the dough clumps together around the fork. It should clean the edges of the bowl and nearly come together on its own. All it should need is a gentle press together to come into a clean ball.
- Roll out the crust on a lightly floured surface to roughly 1/8 inch thick.
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Cut the rolled crust into small circles that fit nicely into your mini muffin tin. (We used roughly 2 ¼ - 2 ½ inch circles.) Re-roll the crust dough as necessary to fill 24 mini muffin tins.
- Spoon roughly 1 Tbsp of mincemeat into each crust shell.
- Roll out the leftover crust and use a cookie cutter to cut out a star or other shape for the top crust.
- Bake the mini mince pies for 30-35 minutes, until golden.
- Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store the mini mince pies in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks on the counter.
Tips:
- Make your own mincemeat: It's easy to do and tastes so much better than store-bought. You can find a recipe in the article.
- Use good quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the mince pies will be. Use fresh fruit, butter, and spices.
- Don't overwork the pastry: Overworked pastry will be tough and chewy. Mix it just until it comes together.
- Chill the pastry before rolling it out: This will make it easier to handle and less likely to tear.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry: A dull knife will drag and tear the pastry.
- Bake the mince pies until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the mince pies cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pastry to set.
Conclusion:
Little Eccles mince pies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, and other holiday gatherings. With a little planning and effort, you can make these delightful pastries at home.
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