Crispy Filo Mince Pies with Pear and Apple Mincemeat

Lighter vegetarian mince pies using filo pastry and fresh fruit filling, served with a sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt dollop.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 207 kcals 2484.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.3 grams 435.5 grams
Fat 5.2 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 3.8 grams 45.1 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
12 pies
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
1
Icing Sugar
For dusting
50
g
Icing Sugar
Sifted, for the yogurt topping
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
Alternative: vanilla seeds
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Lightly beaten
200
g
Greek Yogurt
Low-fat
Fruits
3
piece
Apples
Tart eating variety, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm chunks
1
piece
Pear
Ripe, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm chunks
100
g
1
piece
Orange
Zest only, finely grated
GrainsCereals
12
sheet
Liquids
100
ml
3
tbsp
Cider
Alternative: calvados, rum or brandy
NutsSeeds
50
g
Pecan Nuts
Finely chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out
1
cm
Fresh Ginger
Very finely chopped
1
twists
Black Pepper
Cracked
OilsFats
1
bottle
Vegetable Oil
In a spray bottle

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and heat a baking tray inside.
  • Grease a 12-hole muffin tin with spray oil.
  • Gently cook the fruit, raisins, juice, cranberries, pecans, and spices in a saucepan for 10 minutes.
  • Cut filo sheets into 48 squares of approximately 12cm.
  • Line each muffin hole with three staggered filo squares to create star shapes.
  • Spray pastry stacks with oil and blind bake for 5 minutes.
  • Fill the partially baked cases with the fruit mixture.
  • Top each pie with a lightly scrunched filo square and brush with egg.
  • Bake pies on the preheated tray for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
  • Mix yogurt with icing sugar and vanilla, then serve chilled with warm pies.