Chai Spiced Mince Pies Recipe for Christmas – Chai Walli

Ingredients

• 360g (2 cups) dried mixed fruit - you can buy this from the supermarket.
• 200g (1 cup) brown sugar
• 50g (1/3 cup) slivered almonds, finely chopped
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and quartered
• 2 teaspoons of Chai Walli Ground Chai Dust*
• 40g butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 300g (2 cups) plain flour
• 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
• 160g chilled butter, chopped
• 1 egg yolk