Name: Fruit Mince Pies
Yield: Makes 24
Ingredients: 150 g (5½ oz) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 40 g (1½ oz/⅓ cup) raisins, chopped; 60 g (2¼ oz/⅓ cup) soft brown sugar; 30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) sultanas; 85 g (3 oz/⅔ cup) icing (confectioners) sugar; 2–3 tablespoons chilled water; pinch of ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 small apple, grated; ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon currants; 1 tablespoon chopped almonds; 50 g (1¾ oz/¼ cup) mixed peel; ½ teaspoon mixed spice; 1 tablespoon brandy; 250 g (9 oz/2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour; 25 g (1 oz) unsalted butter, melted

Preparation info

Makes
24

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Cook's Book of Everything

By Lulu Grimes

Published 2009

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Ingredients

Fruit Mince

40 g (1½ oz/⅓ cup) raisins, chopped
60

Method

To make the fruit mince, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, spoon into a sterilised jar and seal. You can use the fruit mince straightaway but the flavours develop if kept for a while. Keep it in a cool dark place for up to 3 months. (Use ready-made fruit mince if you are short of time.)
Preheat the oven to