Christmas Mince Pie Recipe
March 11, 2026
Indulge in the festivities with this easy mince pie recipe! The combination of melt-in-the-mouth pastry and rich fruit makes mince pies a strong contender for the ultimate Christmas bake. These star-shaped festive treats are packed with an indulgent fruity filling and plenty of ground cinnamon to bring out the quintessential Christmas flavours. These mince pies are irresistible with a dollop of cream!
Indulge in the festivities with this easy mince pie recipe! The combination of melt-in-the-mouth pastry and rich fruit makes mince pies a strong contender for the ultimate Christmas bake. These star-shaped festive treats are packed with an indulgent fruity filling and plenty of ground cinnamon to bring out the quintessential Christmas flavours. These mince pies are irresistible with a dollop of cream!
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Instructions
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C / 350°F / 160°C Fan / Gas Mark 4.
- Dust work surface, pastry and rolling pin with flour, then roll out pastry to a thickness of around 3mm. Use a large circular cutter cut 24 bases and using a star shaped cutter cut 24 lids. Remember to re-roll any spare pastry to cut extra bases and star shapes until you have used it all up.
- Press bases into a greased or non-stick patty tin. Mix the mincemeat with the Cinnamon and add 1 tsp to each base, ensuring not to overfill to prevent mincemeat bubbling over the pastry.
- Place pastry stars on top of the bases, and press to gently seal the edges. Brush the stars and edges with the milk, before cooking in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and dust with icing sugar if desired.
- Cooking Tip Add a sprinkle of Schwartz Ground Cinnamon and a little grated orange zest to your pastry to make this Christmas mince pie recipe extra Christmassy. They can be kept in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or can be frozen and re-heated to be served warm.
