Mam's Traditional Mince Pie Recipe

Mam's traditional mince pie recipe has been a festive favourite in wir house here in Shetland and i'm so excited to share it with you this Christmas. Made with rich, (Shetland) buttery pastry and a spiced fruit filling, these mince pies really do capture the warmth and flavour of a traditional Shetland Christmas.

We also mak these in wir shop, and every bite offers a taste of home, nostalgia, and celebration. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat by the fire, we invite you to enjoy this recipe and add a little Shetland magic to your home this Christmas season!

Lots of Loff, Nicola (thanks Mam)!!! 

This Recipe Makes 12

Ingredients

For the Mince Meat:

• 200g mixed dried fruit
• 100g dark brown sugar
• 1 grated apple
• 50g melted butter
• zest and juice of 1 orange
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 2 tbsp dark rum (we use Stewarts Rum

 

For the Pastry:

• 200g plain flour
• 100g cold diced butter
• 1-2 tbsp cold water.
• Method

Mix all mince meat ingredients in a bowl and let it rest overnight (or at least 2 hours). For the pastry, rub the butter into the flour with your fingers until crumbly, then add water slowly to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes, roll out thinly, and cut 12 large and 12 small circles.

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a muffin tin with the larger pastry circles, spoon in mince meat, and cover with the smaller circles, sealing the edges. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly and enjoy!

Nothing beats the taste of tradition and the warmth of home. 

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