Wayne
Chef’s Corner
I hope you have been enjoying the meals at Strathpine. If you have any special requests or feedback, please let me know. Here’s a great Christmas recipe that can be enjoyed any time of the year!
Mince Pies Ingredients 360g (2 cups) dried mixed fruit 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 50g (1/3 cup) slivered almonds, finely chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, quartered, cored, coarsely grated 40g butter, melted 2 tbsp brandy 3 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 egg, lightly whisked White sugar, to dust Pastry 300g (2 cups) plain flour 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 160g chilled butter, chopped 1 egg
Method 1.
Make the pastry Rub the butter into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Add the beaten egg and mix until it forms a dough. Chill for 20 minutes. 2. Prepare the pies Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll out the pastry and cut circles to fit a muffin tin. Spoon mincemeat into each case. Cut smaller circles or stars for the tops and place them on. 3. Bake Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar.
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