What alcohol is best in mince pies?
What alcohol should I use? Brandy, rum, whisky, cointreau, sloe gin, port – all the seasonal liqueurs complement dried fruits, so go with whichever you like the most. Bear in mind what you’ll be serving the mince pies with, if anything. Rum sauce or brandy butter might not be a great match for sloe gin, for example.
How do you make Mary Berry mince?
Special mincemeat
- 175g currants.
- 175g raisins.
- 175g sultanas.
- 175g dried cranberries.
- 100g mixed peel.
- 1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped.
- 125g butter, cut into cubes.
- 50g whole blanched almonds, roughly chopped.
How long will mince pies keep in a tin?
As they are home-made they do not keep quite as long as commercial mince pies and we suggest that you keep them in an airtight container for up to one week. The baked mince pies do freeze very well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
How do you make homemade pies?
DIRECTIONS Put flour into a mixing bowl with the butter. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour. Add salt and water. Mix until dough is formed. Roll out on flat surface. Bake at 375 degrees until brown. Prick crust prior to baking for non filled baked pies.
What are Easy Pies to make?
Directions Bring sugar, water and cornstarch to a boil over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in strawberry gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat; chill 2 hours. Arrange strawberries in pastry shell and pour gelatin mixture over. Cover and chill 2-4 hours. Serve pie with whipped cream if desired.
How do you make minced meat pie?
How to make Mince Meat Pie : Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix mincemeat, apples and lemon juice in a bowl. Line pie pastry in a 9 inch pie pan. Pour mixture into the pie. Cover with top crust. Seal and crimp edges. Cut slits in the top to vent.
Why is a mince pie called a mince pie?
Mince pies are called mince pies because traditional recipes included mincemeat. We know – huge if true. Back in the day, mince pies were still a festive treat served around Christmas time but they were filled with mincemeat, dried fruits, and a load of spices. Sounds delish.
