Vegetarian mince pies

 
                           VEGETARIAN MINCE PIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Snacks
                 Vegetarian                       Christmas
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       oz           Currants
                         -----MINCEMEAT-----
    4       oz           Raisins
    4       oz           Sultanas
    2       oz           Cooking dates
    2       oz           Candied peel
    2       oz           Glace cherries
    2       oz           Flaked almonds
    1       ea           Ripe banana, peeled
    4       tb           Brandy or whisky
      1/2   ts           Ground ginger
      1/2   ts           Grated nutmeg
      1/2   ts           Mixed spice
                         -----PASTRY-----
    8       oz           Flour
    4       oz           Shortening
    6       tb           Cold water
 
   MINCEMEAT:  Mix everything together either by hand or,
   if you desire a smoother texture, in a food processor.
   PASTRY: Rub shortening into the flour until the
   mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough flour
   to enable the pastry to hold together. Roll out pastry
   & cut into 12 cm circles.  Press circles into the
   bottom of lightly oiled baking tins. Fill with
   mincemeat & cover with another pastry circle. Press
   down at the edges & make a small steam hole in the
   top. Bake for 10 minutes at 400F, 200C Gas 6. These
   pise can be frozen before baking either in the tin or
   remove from tin once they are solid. Mincemeat will
   keep for 1 week covered in the fridge. Makes 36 pies
  
 
 
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