Organic Mince Pies Recipe

By Richard Easton
2 min read

Embark on a culinary journey that harmonizes tradition and organic excellence with our inviting "Organic Mince Pies" recipe. These pies are a testament to the art of crafting indulgent treats while embracing the richness of organic ingredients. Our Organic Mince Pies are a perfect blend of tradition and conscious eating. Whether you savour them as a delightful start to your day or a sweet respite during the afternoon.

Elevate your festive moments and culinary experience with our Organic Mince Pies—a delightful union of tradition, flavour, and organic goodness.

Mince Pie Ingredients:

For the Mincemeat:

1 cup organic raisins

1 cup organic currants

1 cup organic sultanas

1 cup organic mixed peel

1 cup organic dried cranberries

1 organic apple, peeled, cored, and grated

1/2 cup organic dark brown sugar

1/2 cup organic unsalted butter, melted

Zest and juice of 1 organic orange

Zest and juice of 1 organic lemon

1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon organic ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon organic allspice

1/4 teaspoon organic ground cloves

1/4 cup organic brandy or rum (optional)

Alternatively you can buy organic mince pie filling pre-made to save preparation time.

For the Pastry:

2 cups organic all-purpose flour

1 cup organic unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1/2 cup organic powdered sugar

1 organic egg, beaten

Mince Pie Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mincemeat:

a. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the mincemeat ingredients.

b. Mix well and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow it to sit in a cool place or the refrigerator for at least 1-2 days to let the flavors meld.

2. Make the Pastry:

a. In a food processor, combine the flour and butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

b. Add the powdered sugar and pulse a few more times.

c. Add the beaten egg and pulse until the dough comes together.

d. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it briefly until smooth.

e. Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

4. Assemble the Pies:

a. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.

b. Using a round pastry cutter, cut out circles to line a muffin tin for the pie bases.

c. Place a spoonful of the mincemeat into each pastry-lined cup.

d. Use another round pastry cutter (or a star-shaped one for a festive touch) to cut out lids for the pies.

e. Place the pastry lids on top of the mincemeat-filled cups and press the edges to seal.

5. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

6. Serve the mice pies:

Allow the mince pies to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Dust with organic powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy your delicious organic mince pies!