Gluten-Free Mince Pies

Speciality vegetarian mince pies made with homemade fruit mincemeat and gluten-free pastry, suitable for those with wheat or dairy allergies.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 334.6 kcals 4015.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.2 grams 542.8 grams
Fat 13.2 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 3.2 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
12 pies
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
375
g
Gluten-Free Flour
With xanthan gum
1
to taste
Caster Sugar
For sprinkling
Dairy
150
g
Butter
Alternatively dairy-free margarine
1
piece
Egg
For glazing
Fruits
100
g
100
g
100
g
50
g
Cherries
Dried or glacé
0.5
piece
Bramley Cooking Apple
Cored and chopped, not peeled
1
piece
Lemon
Small pieces, not peeled
1
piece
Orange
Small pieces, not peeled
Liquids
120
ml
Brandy
Alternatively whisky
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Nutmeg
Ground
0.5
tsp
Mace
Ground
2
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
Ground

Steps

  • Mix dried fruits, spices, and suet in a bowl.
  • Purée the apple, orange, and lemon pieces in a food processor.
  • Combine the fruit purée with the dried fruit mixture and alcohol.
  • Cover and set aside for 2 to 24 hours to develop flavors.
  • Sieve the gluten-free flour into the food processor bowl.
  • Add butter and blend until the mixture forms crumbs.
  • Add 8-10 tablespoons of cold water and blend into a ball.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and grease the tins.
  • Roll pastry to 5mm thick and cut out circles to line tins.
  • Fill each pastry case with fruit mixture and top with pastry lids.
  • Brush the lids with beaten egg if desired.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and cool on a wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container once cold.