Traditional Mince Pies

Name: Traditional Mince Pies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.66666668653488 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 0.25 cup ice water; 0.75 cup prepared mincemeat pie filling; 1 egg, beaten; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

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Mince pies are a Christmas tradition in the UK. My brother taught me this recipe, and I love it so I decided to share this wonderful recipe with you.

Recipe by conn1e l

Updated on October 26, 2022

pile of mini orange mince pies decorated with pastry stars

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

18

Yield:

18 pies

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅔ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
¼ cup ice water
¾ cup prepared mincemeat pie filling
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to mix in the butter until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Stir in the orange zest. Sprinkle with ice water, and gather dough into a ball. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out approximately 18 (3 inch) diameter circles, and 18 (2 inch) circles, rerolling dough as needed.
Line muffin cups or mini tart tins using the 3 inch pastry circles. Fill each pastry cup with about 1 tablespoon of mincemeat filling. Top with 2 inch pastry circles, pinching circles together to seal the edges. Brush the top of each pie with egg.
Bake pies in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly on wire racks. Dust with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145	Calories
8g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 21mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.