History-at-home | Mince Pies

Name: History-at-home | Mince Pies
Ingredients: 225 grams cooking Apples, finely chopped or grated; 50 grams blanched almonds, chopped; 225 grams raisins; 87 grams sultanas; 87 grams currants; 25 grams candied citron/ lemon peel; 25 grams candied orange peel; 50 grams suet; 225 grams brown raw cane sugar; 1 lemon, unwaxed, grated rind and juice; 1 orange, unwaxed, grated rind and juice; 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice (coriander, cinnamon powder, all spice, nutmeg, ginger powder, cloves); 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 75 millilitres brandy; 450 grams flour; Pinch of salt; 100 grams almonds, grated; 100 grams icing sugar; 350 grams butter, chilled and diced; 2 egg yolks

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Mince pies are the traditional pastries that are served in England at Christmastime. This tradition goes back to the Middle Ages. In the past, mince pies were actually made with finely chopped meat,...

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Ingredients

225 grams cooking Apples, finely chopped or grated
50 grams blanched almonds, chopped
225 grams raisins
87 grams sultanas
87 grams currants
25 grams candied citron/ lemon peel
25 grams candied orange peel
50 grams suet
225 grams brown raw cane sugar
1 lemon, unwaxed, grated rind and juice
1 orange, unwaxed, grated rind and juice
1 teaspoon Mixed Spice (coriander, cinnamon powder, all spice, nutmeg, ginger powder, cloves)
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
75 millilitres brandy
450 grams flour
Pinch of salt
100 grams almonds, grated
100 grams icing sugar
350 grams butter, chilled and diced
2 egg yolks