Tuesday 11 December 2012

MINCE MEAT SLICE


I'm going to come right out with it, I don't like mince pies.  There, I've said it.  I think they're just too rich but this alternative has the perfect balance of fruit and pastry.

I have used one dough for the top and bottom a bit like a shortbread then added flaked almonds for a little more crunch and texture, the end result is a bit like a crumble slice.

In a processor mix 250g Self Raising Flour, 220g Sunflower Margarine, 50g Light Brown Sugar and 2 tsp Mixed Spice.  This will make a soft dough.  Take two thirds of the dough and press it into the base of an 11" x 7" rectangular baking tin lined with parchment.

Now cover the base with a 400g Jar of Mincemeat spreading it evenly up to the edges.  Next use a large size grater and grate the remaining dough over the top of the mincemeat.  Lastly sprinkle over 30g Flakes Almonds and baked at 170C for 25-30 minutes.

Once it has cooled dredge with icing sugar

5 comments:

  1. Looks beautiful Yasmin, thanks for sharing the recipe x

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  2. Love this yasmin. I can only eat mince pies we make at home because they aren't claggy like the shop ones. I like this idea and will def be giving it a go.

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  3. Tried on of these last night at No. 15 and oh my goodness. Amazing! Definitely won't be waiting til next Christmas before having a go at home.
    Thank you!
    Catherine

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  4. I'm so glad you liked it Catherine and I hope you enjoyed the evening x

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  5. Evening was wonderful - so inspired & I've baked everyday since, including the chrysanthemum cupcakes! Can't get over how impressive they look!
    Catherine
    Ps. Sorry for posting anonymously- it's the only way my phone is allowing me to.

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