Mince Pies with a difference

lostkat · 10-12-2007, 18:35

Made these last night and they are GAWWWJUS! I sometimes find the shortcrust pastry on homemade mince pies a bit heavy, even if I buy it frozen. So why not use puff pastry instead? They're easy peasy to make and you don't need to fuss around with fancy cutters and special cake tins.

I've just realised that mine actually look pretty horrible, but it was my first try and they really are lovely.. especially warm! I can improve on the aesthetics next time

They're actually supposed to look like Eccles cakes!

Eccles Mince Pies

Makes - About 16-18

Ingredients
1 500g block of puff pastry
1 jar of mincemeat
flour for dusting
1 egg white
caster sugar

1. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface to a thickness of a 50p piece, then cut out 10cm circles. Keep re-rolling the pastry until you've used it all up.

2. Brush the edges of each circle with egg white and dollop a teaspoon of mincemeat in the middle.

3. Gather together into a parcel and squidge the edges together so they stick.

4. Flip the parcels over so the sealed edges are underneath and then squash them down so they're shaped like pucks (I forgot to do this which is why they look rubbish).

4. Snip 2 slips in the top of each parcel with scissors, brush each one with egg white and sprinkle with caster sugar.

5. Place in the oven at Gas Mark 6 for 15-20 mins until golden brown on top.

6. EAT THEM ALL... but don't burn your mouth!!!

You can also freeze them prior to cooking and they'll keep for a couple of months. They take around 25-30 mins to cook from frozen.

Blackstar · 10-12-2007, 18:36

Petemc found out this week that mince pies aren't actually made of mince.

Pickers · 16-12-2007, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Blackstar

Petemc found out this week that mince pies aren't actually made of mince.

What a fool.

We made our own mincemeat a couple of weeks ago. Gonna use it to fill pastry later this week... Will let you all know how they turn out!!

petemc · 16-12-2007, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Pickers

What a fool.

Pickers · 17-12-2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Bit like someone who eats cold lasagne with tomato sauce, hey?? HUH??

did clare say this after I had been out drinking? Cos I have a vague recollection... I think...

petemc · 10-12-2007, 18:43

But its .... *Mince* Pies! You hear mince, you think mince

I guess Shepards bush isn't as exciting as it sounds either?

Belmit · 10-12-2007, 19:14

Someone brought in some supermarket puff pastry mince pies at work today, and what tasteless, floaty, mince poop they were. Yours look like nuggets of golden mincey wonder by comparison; proper puff pastry. The ones I had lost all structural integrity the second your teeth touched them and I just ended up with a lap full of flakes. Rubbish.

Lopez · 10-12-2007, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Belmit

The ones I had lost all structural integrity the second your teeth touched them

This simply won't do. Pies should maintain structural integrity at all times, even when 75% eaten.

Feek · 22-12-2007, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Lopez

This simply won't do. Pies should maintain structural integrity at all times, even when 75% eaten.

I agree. And I know a lot about pies.

Anyway.

"What's your job?"

"I'm a spy"

"So why are you covered in mint?"

"I'm a mint spy. Merry Christmas!"

lostkat · 10-12-2007, 19:30

Ah no, these are hardcore yumtastic. My next batch will also be prettier!! hehe

10-12-2007, 18:35	#1
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Mince Pies with a difference Made these last night and they are GAWWWJUS! I sometimes find the shortcrust pastry on homemade mince pies a bit heavy, even if I buy it frozen. So why not use puff pastry instead? They're easy peasy to make and you don't need to fuss around with fancy cutters and special cake tins. I've just realised that mine actually look pretty horrible, but it was my first try and they really are lovely.. especially warm! I can improve on the aesthetics next time They're actually supposed to look like Eccles cakes! Eccles Mince Pies Makes - About 16-18 Ingredients 1 500g block of puff pastry 1 jar of mincemeat flour for dusting 1 egg white caster sugar 1. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface to a thickness of a 50p piece, then cut out 10cm circles. Keep re-rolling the pastry until you've used it all up. 2. Brush the edges of each circle with egg white and dollop a teaspoon of mincemeat in the middle. 3. Gather together into a parcel and squidge the edges together so they stick. 4. Flip the parcels over so the sealed edges are underneath and then squash them down so they're shaped like pucks (I forgot to do this which is why they look rubbish). 4. Snip 2 slips in the top of each parcel with scissors, brush each one with egg white and sprinkle with caster sugar. 5. Place in the oven at Gas Mark 6 for 15-20 mins until golden brown on top. 6. EAT THEM ALL... but don't burn your mouth!!! You can also freeze them prior to cooking and they'll keep for a couple of months. They take around 25-30 mins to cook from frozen. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

10-12-2007, 18:36	#2
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Petemc found out this week that mince pies aren't actually made of mince. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

10-12-2007, 18:43	#6
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	But its .... Mince Pies! You hear mince, you think mince I guess Shepards bush isn't as exciting as it sounds either? __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

10-12-2007, 19:14	#7
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Someone brought in some supermarket puff pastry mince pies at work today, and what tasteless, floaty, mince poop they were. Yours look like nuggets of golden mincey wonder by comparison; proper puff pastry. The ones I had lost all structural integrity the second your teeth touched them and I just ended up with a lap full of flakes. Rubbish. __________________

10-12-2007, 19:30	#10
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Ah no, these are hardcore yumtastic. My next batch will also be prettier!! hehe __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?