Easy Mince Pie Recipe With Ready Made Pastry
Introduction
Mince pies are a staple during the holiday season. They're delicious, easy to make, and perfect for sharing with family and friends. But if you're short on time, you may not want to spend hours in the kitchen making pastry from scratch. Thankfully, you can still enjoy a delicious mince pie with this easy recipe that uses ready-made pastry.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need:
- 1 pack of ready-made shortcrust pastry
- 1 jar of mincemeat
- 1 egg, beaten
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
Here's how to make these easy mince pies:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the ready-made pastry to around 3mm thick.
- Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles of pastry and place them in a muffin tin.
- Add a spoonful of mincemeat to each pastry case.
- Using a smaller cookie cutter, cut out smaller circles of pastry to use as lids for the pies.
- Place the lids on top of the mincemeat and press the edges down to seal them.
- Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Tips and Tricks
If you want to make these mince pies even more special, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mincemeat before adding it to the pastry cases. You can also top the pies with a small star-shaped pastry cutter instead of a circle for a festive touch.
Conclusion
This easy mince pie recipe with ready-made pastry is perfect for those who want to enjoy delicious mince pies without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and some store-bought pastry, you can have homemade mince pies that taste just as good as the real thing. Give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your baking skills this holiday season.