Mincemeat treats
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
20 mins
Try a new take on classic mince pies at your Christmas party this year. Guests will love them with a glass of mulled wine or try serving with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for a festive pudding.
75g low-fat margarine spread
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
3 tbsp granular Canderel
50g currants
50g raisins
½ tsp ground cinnamon
4 x 50 x 24cm sheets filo pastry
Heat a little of the margarine in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add the apple pieces and cook for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned, adding a little water if you need to. Stir in the Canderel, currants, raisins and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Heat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. Melt the remaining margarine. Unwrap the filo pastry and loosely cover with some damp kitchen paper to prevent it from drying out. Cut 1 sheet into quarters. Brush all over with the melted margarine. Spoon a little of the mince meat, about 1cm thick, along the longest edge then roll up and place on a baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining filo sheets and mixture. Brush over with any remaining margarine. Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Serves
Makes 16
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit
Recipe Type
Party Food, Cakes & Baking, Entertaining, Snacks
Special Info
Nut free, Vegetarian, Pregnant Mums
Level of Difficulty
Easy