Paul hollywood mince pies

These deep and crumbly mince pies are so simple and delicious. The secret to Paul's mince pie recipe is to jazz up shop-bought mincemeat with a little extra fruit and zest. (No soggy bottoms, please.) Equipment and preparation: You will need a deep muffin mould with 12 holes, a round pastry cutter and a fluted pastry cutter.

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Mince pie is a traditional British Christmas treat that you simply must try in order to understand why they're all the rage in the UK.

Choose from our top mince pie recipes, from puff pastry versions to almond-topped treats, then bake up a tray of your own just in time for Christmas.

Ultimate Mince Pies with a Twist. Are you looking for something a little different this year ? How about these Ultimate mince pies?

That's a mince pie with hidden depths - much like Paul Hollywood himself.

A classic mince pie is delicious, but you don't have to stick to a traditional top. Why not add Christmassy star shapes or try a delicious crumble or meringue topping. IngredientsPastry • 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 2 tbsp icing sugar • 30g ground almonds • 150g butter • 1 medium eggFilling • 410g jar of mincemeat • 2 satsumas, peeled and segmented or small tin of mandarin segments • 1 eating apple, cored and finely chopped • zest of 1 lemonCrumble • 50g plain flour • Caster…

Jam tart tins are near impossible to buy in SA - muffin tins are everywhere but the little-shallow-ridged-tart tins so perfect for holding ...

Nigella Mince Pies feature a pastry made from plain flour, vegetable shortening, cold butter, and fresh orange juice, complemented by a spiced mincemeat filling. Preparation takes about 40 minutes, yielding approximately 12 pies, ideal for festive occasions.

This easy mince pie recipe really will convince you there's no need to buy mince pies again! They're simple, tasty and your kids can help make them too!