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Cherry and Almond Mince Pies

Buttery pastry pies with almond and cherry mincemeat fillings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust or shortcrust pastry
  • 1.5 cups mincemeat
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Roll out the pastry and cut rounds to line each cup.
  3. Stir the dried cherries into the mincemeat and spoon it into each shell.
  4. Top with smaller pastry lids or a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
  5. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool slightly before lifting out.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.