More Mince Pies

DoubleEntry

I intend to be totally organised this year - HA HA!!! BUT.... there was a recipe here last year for mince pie pastry, I think someone's elderly neighbour had used it for years with great success.
From memory it contained Trex or something similar, but for the life of me I can't find the thread.
Can anyone help please?

evelyn-b_2

I think this might be the one you're thinking of (but I'm not sure I know how to create the link!):
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=316377

DoubleEntry

Thanks evelyn-b, that's the very one!!

sandy2_2

I always add some grated apple to the mince meat to keep it moist. I've also been known to add extra brandy ororange juice etc to the mix as well.
Instead of using a pastry top to the pies I use this

125g x sugar
125g x ground almonds
125g x unsalted butter
3 x eggs
I added a dash of almond essence as well, but you could use rum
Method
In a food mixer, mix together the butter and sugar and then add ground almonds, eggs and essences or rum if used
pipe over the mincemeat
Bake in the oven at 180ºC for 30 mins until golden. Then cool.

At this point you can add some simple icing to the top, but I think that makes them too sweet