Vegan Traditional Mince Pie
Discover the heartwarming charm of a festive favorite with this Vegan Traditional Mince Pie recipe—your go-to for a plant-based twist on a holiday classic. Perfectly flaky vegan pastry encases a rich, spiced filling of dried mixed fruits, grated apple, and a burst of citrusy orange zest, all gently sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Optional brandy or apple juice adds a decadent touch to the naturally sweet fruit mixture. Ready in under an hour, these handmade mince pies are easy to prepare and ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve warm or at room temperature with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert. Looking to make your holidays merry and bright? These vegan Christmas pies are a must-try seasonal treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 250 grams Dried mixed fruit (e.g., raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1 medium Apple, peeled and grated
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 orange Orange zest
- 4 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Brandy or apple juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a muffin tin or mince pie tin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Add the vegan butter in small chunks.
Rub the vegan butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overworking the dough. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
In another bowl, combine the dried mixed fruit, grated apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well. If desired, stir in the brandy or apple juice.
Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles slightly larger than the holes in your muffin tin, and gently press the circles into the tin to form pie bases.
Fill each pastry base with a spoonful of the mince filling, being careful not to overfill.
Cut out slightly smaller circles for the tops, or create star or other decorative shapes to cover the pies. Gently press the edges of the tops onto the bases to seal.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Allow the mince pies to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3093 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 852 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 487.8 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2547 mg | 54% | |
*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.
