Mince Pies are sweet, spiced and boozy fruit pies of English origin, and are traditionally eaten throughout the Christmas period. Preparation time: 90 minutes Soaking time: At least 4 hours Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 12 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients For the mincemeat: 250g/9 oz/1⅔ cups of raisins 375g/13 oz/2 cups of currants 100ml/1dl/⅕ pt/just under ½ cupContinue reading “Mince Pies”
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Pumpkin Pie
Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 70 minutes Serves: 10 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients For the crust: 90g/3oz/6 full tablespoons of cold butter, cubed 200g/7oz/1½ cup of plain flour 1½ tablespoons of sugar A heaped teaspoon of salt 60ml/just over ½ dl/⅒ pint/¼ cup iced water For the filling: 400g/14oz/just over 1½ cups of puréed pumpkinContinue reading “Pumpkin Pie”
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