Mince Pies

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 200g (7oz) mincemeat (shop-bought or homemade)
• Icing sugar for dusting

Oven: 180°C Fan / 200°C Electric / Gas 6

Steps with Banter:

1. Preheat oven. Roll out pastry, cut into circles or squares to line mini tart tins.
2. Fill each case with a spoonful of mincemeat. Top with pastry lids, press edges to seal. Optional: small star cut-outs for festive flair.
3. Bake 15–20 mins until golden. Cool slightly, dust with icing sugar. Warning: someone will probably swipe a warm pie.

Tip: Use different pastry cutters, flower shapes Christmas trees for the tops of your mince pies, or just a couple of strips of pastry.