Quick Mince Pies

Intro

There's nothing quite like a homemade mince pie, served warm from the oven with a glass of mulled wine, to get you into the festive spirit. This easy-peasy recipe takes no time at all, and will hopefully trigger many happy memories of baking at home.

If it’s not December, try a different recipe as the joy of baking can take people back many years.

What you need

For 6 portions

Ready-made pastry (or make your own to enjoy the sensation of the dough in the hands)
Jar of mincemeat
Flour
Egg wash (an egg, beaten)
Round pastry cutter
Star pastry cutter
Greased baking tray
Dessertspoon

The Activity

Work together to roll out the pastry on a floured surface, roughly 3mm thick
Use a pastry cutter to cut out round shapes for the mince pie base
Put the pastry discs onto the greased baking tray and scoop in a dessertspoon of mincemeat
Cut out star shapes and place them on top of the mincemeat.
Glaze with a little egg wash
Bake these in the oven for 15-20 minutes on 220C/200C fan/gas 7
Once the cooked mince pies are cool enough to eat, enjoy together with a glass of mulled wine or a cup of tea and reminisce about past baking days and Christmas