Classic Mince Pies

Ingredients

• 2000 gBeef
• 500 gBeef tallow
• 1000 gSugar
• 1000 gRaisin
• 2000 gApple
• 568 mlWine
• 568 mlCider
• 4 gNutmeg
• 6 gOrange zest
• 360 gWheat flour
• 200 gButter
• 1 pcsEgg
• 40 mlWater

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the filling

   • Finely chop the boiled beef or pass it once through a coarse grinder.
   • In a large bowl combine beef, suet, sugar, raisins and chopped apples.
   • Add wine and cider and mix until the mixture is spreadable but not overly liquid.
   • Stir in grated nutmeg and orange zest to taste. Add more sugar if needed.
2. 2

   Shape and bake pies

   • Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F) conventional.
   • Roll out the pastry and cut rounds for the pie bases. Line muffin tins or small pie pans with the bases.
   • Portion the filling into the pastry bases and top with lids or pastry lattices.
   • Bake 20–30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
   • Serve warm; dust with icing sugar if desired.