Low Sodium Traditional Mince Pie
Savor the festive flavors of the season with this Low Sodium Traditional Mince Pie recipe! Perfectly balancing health-conscious choices with classic holiday charm, this recipe swaps out high-sodium ingredients without sacrificing taste. The flaky, all-butter homemade pastry is the ideal vessel for a luscious filling made of plump dried mixed fruits, diced apples, and a hint of maple syrup, complemented by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Unsweetened apple juice and orange zest lend a natural sweetness and citrusy brightness to the mix, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the filling is beautifully thickened. With minimal prep and oven time, these golden mince pies are perfect for your holiday table or as adorable individual desserts shared with loved ones. Whether you enjoy them warm or at room temperature, this low sodium version of a traditional Christmas treat brings festive flavor everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 3 tablespoons Ice water
- 200 grams Dried mixed fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, dried cranberries)
- 100 milliliters Unsweetened apple juice
- 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 egg Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, optional for shine)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and chilled, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and gently mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the dried mixed fruits, unsweetened apple juice, diced apple, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
Add the maple syrup and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until the dried fruits are plump and fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the fruit mixture and stir until the filling thickens slightly. Remove the filling from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.
Cut out rounds of pastry to fit your pie tin(s). Line the tin(s) with the pastry and trim any excess, reserving the scraps for lattice or decorative topping.
Fill each pastry shell with the cooled fruit filling, making sure not to overfill.
Roll out the reserved pastry scraps and cut strips for a lattice top or use small cutters to create decorative shapes.
Place the lattice or decorative shapes on top of the pies. If using, brush with the optional egg wash for added shine.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Allow the mince pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g | 337% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.3 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2182 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
