How To Bake Festive Mince Pies With A Twist In The AGA

[@LB-zc1hj]

Making these tomorrow, first time for this recipe…I have your book, I always brush the edge of the lids not the bottoms as it stops the milk burning on the tin so it’s easier to clean.

[@LB-zc1hj]

Over the festive season I made 4 dozen of your mince pies the last dozen I had ran out of cream cheese and omitted it and they were still delicious. I received many compliments so I will be making them every year from now on, thank you ❤

[@nickicourtney310]

The orange makes such a difference! I’ve been using the Juvela gluten free recipe since I was diagnosed and they use orange zest and juice. It really lifts the flavours ❤️

[@ask.charlie]

So good isn’t it x

[@lindsey00669]

Gorgeous! I’ve just made some this morning! I’ve been following you for a few years now and I’m surprised I haven’t made any before. They are delicious!!!! ❤

[@ask.charlie]

Aren’t they so delicious ❤

[@jacobbarwick86]

I always grate the butter, frozen butter works a treat. I do love a mince pie, I don't understand people that dislike them

[@lkhawkins4482]

Charlie, these look divine! I have always wanted to try to make mince pies and I do believe I am going to use this recipe!

[@ask.charlie]

I hope you love them x

[@canadiangirl3678]

It’s a good idea to cut the butter first then put it back in the fridge while you organize the other ingredients.

[@shelaghward9621]

Ooohhhh ….. baking these tomorrow 😊

[@looloo4029]

We don’t want our mince pies 🥧 to be too perfect looking. If they are, people will think they are shop bought. 😊

[@ask.charlie]

Well exactly 😂❤

[@marjierobinson564]

Can’t wait to try these ❤️🩷

[@ask.charlie]

Wish I was closer I would pop over with some xxx

[@DollyBobsPaws]

I'm excited to make these Charlie, they sound divine. I usually make a batch and freeze them then defrost and reheat over Christmas, so nice to have something homemade and quick to add to the buffet table. You mentioned the pastry would keep in the fridge for a few days, how long would you suggest and do you think the recipe would halve easily for making a trial batch ahead of the holidays?

[@ask.charlie]

The pastry will keep for 5 days in the fridge but you can freeze it to. The recipe makes 24 so yes you half it xxx

[@gaynormcfarlane1958]

They look delicious will be making these tomorrow did you make 24 mince pies with that amount of pastry or use half the amount of pastry for 24 ? Thanks for sharing your lovely recipe 💕

[@ask.charlie]

The recipe is for 24 using all the pasty x

[@ask.charlie]

Pastry! X

[@strll3048]

I am a bit curious, does the filling contain any minced meat? Also what do you think of the mince pies at the stores, e.g. Marks and Spencer? Is there a store bought type which you like better than another?

[@The_Alpha_Channel]

Apart from the Magimix, have you any other thoughts on good mixers? I just have a ordinary electric hand mixer at the moment.

[@ask.charlie]

Kitchen aid have a good reputation

[@mimi-sz9kb]

Hi salted/unsalted butter ? x

[@ask.charlie]

Unsalted

[@The_Alpha_Channel]

+ Brandy..? or similar?

[@ask.charlie]

Neither!