Almond-topped mince pies - Good Food Middle East

Almond-topped mince pies - Good Food Middle East

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These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

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Ingredients

  • 100g soft pitted prunes, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Armagnac or brandy (optional)
  • 450g shop-bought mincemeat or Quick-to-mix homemade mincemeat (see 'Goes well with' below, right)
  • 280g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 140g cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 4 tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 140g soft unsalted butter
  • 140g golden caster sugar
  • 85g self-raising flour
  • 100g ground almonds
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • handful flaked almonds
  • icing sugar, to dust

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