Frangipane Topped Mince Pies

[@donnavorce8856]

Gentle sweet Mr Paul. We miss you.

[@heather2493]

..I’m so hurt that we lost him… what an amazing, beautiful and patient teacher he was… rest easy Mr Paul. Agreed, we miss you. 😢

[@nataliebembridge2990]

U are seriously brilliant at keeping these videos simple, interesting and informative. Thanks

[@GolDreadLocks]

Hi Mr. Paul! I hope you are well! I pray you are nowhere near the erupting volcano! I think about you, worry about your safety! Please let me/us know! I love mincemeat tarts, my grandmother only made them at Christmas, and I waited with anticipation! This recipe means I don't have to wait for Christmas, I can have them whenever I want, Thank you, and be safe!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi, I'm well thanks and I'm on the mainland, the volcano is of one of the Canary islands hundreds of kilometers away thank goodness. it had turned very cold her recently, - 3ºC on my terrace today. Hope you're all OK too.

[@GolDreadLocks]

@@MrPaulsPantry I am very happy to hear from you, and that you are well clear of the lava! It is - 2 here, but tomorrow calls for +10! I am getting your Christmas log recipe as we speak, it is wonderful! Until next time, stay safe!

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Mr Paul, I have only recently discovered your brilliant website, so last weekend I made these really good mince pies. I stuck to your recipe and used butter and lard for my pastry. For my filling I used Waitrose Amaretto mincemeat that made them quite rich but a real treat. A great recipe, thank you. Well they turned out well

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Geoff, Thank you so much your feedback I really do appreciate it.

[@sarahbee.geteria]

I have only just stumbled upon this brilliant recipe for the fancy mince pies, as I call them. Very thoroughly explained and these are getting made stat! I usually have my mince meat made in january or february. That way, we're good to fo as soon as Christmas comes our way. So, I decided to check out more recipies on your channel, only realise that you're no more! 😢 My heartfelt condolences to your loved ones and here's hoping that you're at peace. Merry Christmas!

[@1meanelf]

Mr. Paul those look delicious.

[@fionacastle7517]

Loved this. I made mince pies using the shortcrust pastry from this recipe and was amazed how easy it was and they even tasted great. I can't believe I achieved this. Thank you so much Mr. Paul. Will be trying the egg custard tarts next weekend.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Wonderful Fiona. Thank you so much for your feedback. IO really do appreciate it. Good luck with the Custard Tarts.

[@Auntydaren]

Fabulous mince pies Paul great recipe 👍

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad you enjoyed it Daren, come on, I'm waiting for your next production. Love to your Mum xx

[@Auntydaren]

@@MrPaulsPantry 4 video in the edit at the moment but I’m breaking in a new computer so I’m a little late this week should start to upload from tomorrow, then I’m onto Christmas stuff

[@suzanneearp86]

Hello Mr. Paul, and thank you again for a smashing video. When I'm catering for hordes, or a bake sale or something, I do this as a tray bake.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Sounds great Suzanne, thanks for watching.

[@dglawrence5970]

Another yummy recipe.

[@hannahjones8992]

Thank you, just what i needed, and yours look great, ive made my own mincemeat and will definitely use this recipe 👍🙏🏻💖

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Thank you Mr Paul. Merry Christmas to you. Best regards Geoff C

[@grahamturner5963]

Hi Mr Paul. Lovely recipe and definitely one I'll use in the near future. I have made this as a traybake before and it went down very well Stay safe, and thanks again

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Sounds good Graham, thanks for watching.

[@sharkeytaliep494]

Hi Mr Paul..thanx for another lovely recipe will definitely try it

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy, please let me know how it goes.

[@MikeJones-zt3kb]

Thanks MR. PAUL, for sharing an amazing recipe and seansonal classic, I'm going to give these ago on the weekend

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're very welcome Mike, I hope you enjoy them.

[@lw7240]

Absolutely lovely mr p thank you Lisa xx 😘 ❤️ merry Christmas xx

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Lisa and a very Merry Christmas to you too. xx

[@sharonclaridge]

Thank you for this! I've made your Bakewell tray bake a few times now and it always goes down well so I'll have a go at these mince pies this week and see if they're as popular :)

[@Turn-the-light-off]

Thank you Mr Paul, and I will try them bye for now

[@belindagordon8847]

These are incredible Mr Paul. Tasted really very good indeed. Thank you.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Glad you enjoyed them Belinda, they were so `popular every Christmas in the bakery, it brought back many memories baking these after such a long time.

[@dierdreissar8385]

Thank you so much. Looks delicious. Will definitely give it a try.

[@janelloyd4332]

They look wonderful..I'm going to make some for Christmas..thank you so much for sharing this latest video..Do you have a special recipe for making a glaze for a ham...thank you

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes I do Jane. This is my favourite Glaze: 150g your favourite marmalade 100g light brown soft sugar 2 limes , juiced 2cm piece of ginger , peeled and grated to a purée 2 star anise , plus extra to use on the joint Once your ham is cooked, allow it to cool and remove the skin, then Heat the marmalade, sugar, lime juice, ginger and 2 star anise in a saucepan until the sugar and marmalade have melted. Leave to cool a little so the glaze thickens. Spread the glaze over the ham, then push star anise into some of the diamonds and bake for 40 mins until glossy and caramelised in patches. Baste the ham, spooning the glaze over it, a couple of times during the cooking time. Leave to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

[@margaretlupo4267]

Thank you once again a delicious recipe. My hubby asked me to send him the link. So you could have a new member to the channel 😂

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Awesome! Thank you Margaret.

[@wendysworld.8]

These look great, bet they taste great too, I shall try making these for Christmas , otherwise it might have to be for a New Year treat, I'm sure they will go down well when ever I try to make them. Take care xx

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Please do Wendy, I Hope you and your friends or family all enjoy them. You take care too xx

[@annwhite3019]

I will be making them this year 😊

[@belindagordon8847]

Hi Mr Paul. I was busy making your mushroom soup when your u tube video popped up. Its my husbands favourite soup. I shall have a practice run of these santa suprises tomorrow. They look delicious! Thank you for this recipe.

[@Zaf2010]

They look amazing ❤

[@gracewalk4155]

Hello mr Paul 😊 thankyou for your tasty receipts.... I make your steak and kidney pie, so delicious! 😋 I love your channel ❤️ Stay safe my friend 🙏 @Portugal 🇵🇹

[@davidphillips2259]

Merry Christmas paul 👍🏻

[@lyndachipman8249]

Good to see you

[@tovilman]

Happy New YEAR Mr PAUL

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you Anthony. A very Happy & Healthy New Year to you too,

[@peteglazier3827]

Hi Mr Paul will certainly be making Santa Surprise. What took you to live in Spain and how long have you lived there I think you had a lovely time in the bakery. Thank you for sharing Sandra

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Sandra, my late wife and I had a house in Morocco for many years (holiday home) and we purchase a flat in Spain where we used it to break the journey from the UK to Africa. We fell in love with the Spanish lifestyle and sold up in the UK and moved here 25 years ago and opened a bakery here. I retired from that 11 years ago, sadly lost my dear wise Pamela in 2017.

[@peteglazier3827]

Hi Mr Paul sorry you have lost your life I should imagine a big hole in your life. We went on holiday to Morocco but It wasn’t for me. It must have been lovely having your bakery hot inside as well as outside. My uncle was a master baker and made fabulous cakes all our wedding and birthday cake he just had a a little paper bag todo the fancy icing on the cakes ie shells and roses and crinoline ladies . At least you keep busy with your videos and of course showing us all your lovely cake recipes. Keep safe and take care. Sandra

[@raygray7779]

Another superb recipe Mr. Paul. Christmas is'nt Christmas without a good old mince pie and your frangipan ones look delightful, so thankyou for your easy to follow recipe and keep well. ☺☺☺

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy yours Ray, i'm doing ,y best to stay safe, you do the same.

[@raygray7779]

Thanyou very much Mr. Paul. 👍

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Mr Paul, I am going to make another batch of these lovely tarts before Christmas. Question. - do you think they will freeze well if carefully packed?? Merry Christmas Kindest regards Geoff Crisp

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Ji Geoff, Yes, they do freeze very well. The secret to freezing anything is to keep the air around the items to an absolute minimum, If you're going to store in plastic boxes, b est to wrap each tart in cling film (no air inside) then freeze. When you're ready to eat them, place on a tray well spaced,DO NOT remove the cling film, let them thaw at room temperature, you can of course them pop them in a hot oven for a few minutes if you wish. If you use my method of freezing/thawing ant condensation will form on the outside of the cling film and not on the pastry, this will keep the pastry nice and crisp. Hope this help.

[@diane9501]

Awe i miss Mr Paul and his videos😢

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

Awesome Mr Paul, thanks once again for a super easy and informative video. I’m the only mince pie lover in our household so I’m going to enjoy these all to myself! Haha! 🎅🏻 Shame your almonds sank haha

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Sounds great!

[@muffinmarie01]

Hi Mr. Paul, just like the other commenter I am the only one in the family that enjoys mincemeat. This may be a stupid question but since I'm not a baker so I need your direction. Can I freeze them b4 baking and then just remove the amount I need, defrost them and then bake or should I bake all of them then freeze?

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Susan, in the bakery we never did freeze these, however Frangipane is better baked first, then frozen. The secret to freezing anything with pastry, is to keep as much air from the package as possible. I recommend wrapping each tart individually in cling film, then store in an airtight box, When you want to eat them, take out the number you require and leave on the worktop. (DO NOT UNWRAP) when thawed pop into a hot oven for about 5 - 6 minutes to freshen them up. I hope this helps.

[@muffinmarie01]

@@MrPaulsPantry thank you so much for the directions. Now I am going to bake these for Christmas.

[@dierdreissar8385]

Would you be kind enough to share your recipe for mince meat.

[@tashilhamo9807]

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[@carmelahowcroft2163]

HI MR. PAUL, YOU ARE A GREAT BAKER AND I WANT TO MAKE YOUR RECIPES….BUT HERE IS MY ISSUE….I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE INSIDE OF YOUR FINISHED RECIPES SO I CAN SEE THE TEXTURE AND DECIDE IF I WANT TO ATTEMPT MAKING THEM….WOULD YOU PLEASE? I THANK YOU FROM ONTARIO, CANADA….IN GOOD HEALTH ALWAYS! CARMEL

[@MrPaulsPantry]

No sorry, I spend a lot of my time (time which I don't have much of at the age of 80) making these videos which you get for free. The items I don't cut into are usually items I can't eat due to diabetes, so I give them to a local care home and I wouldn't feel happy giving them something I had cut into.

[@carmelahowcroft2163]

@@MrPaulsPantry Thanks for your response Mr. Paul….I understand, and you are a kind gentleman to donate your delicious baked goods..so that’s all i have to say at the moment….I am glad that individuals do donate as you deserve to receive when you give out recipes that are Bakery quality etc….I did not realize you were 80 though….you look and sound younger…..”Age is truly just a number” Blessings! Carmel

[@jerseyphilip]

Thank you, I will be trying them, I will report back

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

👍👍👍

[@mohammadaamir5116]

💞🥰

[@numbersix100]

We can’t buy mincemeat here🙄 could you show us how to make mincemeat?