Vegetarian Mince Pies

* Exported from MasterCook *

VEGETARIAN MINCE PIES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Snacks
Vegetarian Christmas

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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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