Festive Mince Pie Recipe: Classic Christmas Comfort

Name: Festive Mince Pie Recipe: Classic Christmas Comfort
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped; 4 oz (115g) suet, shredded (vegetarian suet also works well); 8 oz (225g) mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants); 4 oz (115g) brown sugar; 2 oz (50g) mixed peel; Zest and juice of 1 orange; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp mixed spice; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of ground cloves; 4 tbsp brandy (or rum, or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version); 12 oz (340g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting (plain flour for the Brits amongst us); 6 oz (170g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 2 oz (55g) vegetable shortening, chilled and cubed (Crisco, Trex - you know the drill); 4-6 tbsp ice water; 1 large egg, beaten; Powdered sugar (icing sugar)

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Ready for Christmas? Bake these Classic Mince Pies! A buttery, spiced festive treat. The best mince pie recipe for sharing (or not!). Get the recipe now!

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Ingredients

8 oz (225g) Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
4 oz (115g) suet, shredded (vegetarian suet also works well)
8 oz (225g) mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
4 oz (115g) brown sugar
2 oz (50g) mixed peel
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp mixed spice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
4 tbsp brandy (or rum, or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version)
12 oz (340g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting (plain flour for the Brits amongst us)
6 oz (170g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
2 oz (55g) vegetable shortening, chilled and cubed (Crisco, Trex - you know the drill)
4-6 tbsp ice water
1 large egg, beaten
Powdered sugar (icing sugar)