These gluten free mince pies are delicious. Perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit!
For the pastry:
350g gluten free flour
250g unsalted butter
125g caster sugar
1 tbsp milk for glazing
For the filling:
600g Gluten free mincemeat
1 apple - finely chopped
2 satsumas - finely chopped
50g dried cherries
Step 1: Mix together the flour and butter, work together into breadcrumb consistency.
Step 2: Add in the caster sugar and mix together into a ball. Knead it together briefly!
Step 3: Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes in the fridge. Pre-heat your oven to 220C/200C fan.
Step 4: Mix your mincemeat, apple, dried cranberries , and satsuma together in a bowl.
Step 5: Roll out your pastry to approx 2-3mm thickness. Using a round cutter, cut out 16 bases (approx 10-12cm) and 16 lids (approx 7-9cm).
Step 6: Place the bases into the muffin tray, add 1 generous tbsp of mincemeat into each one, cover with the lids.
Step 7: Glaze them with the milk and bake in the over for approx 15 minutes (or until they are golden).
Step 8: Once cooked, allow to cool and dust with icing sugar!
Enjoy!!!