How To Make Sweet Mince For Your Sweet Mince Pies

[@sheilathomas8528]

This gentleman, is amazing, Gordon Ramsey, eat your heart out. Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure and thanks very much.

[@sibealmccourt7155]

Another excellent recipe. Perhaps I am a bit jaded by all the intense celebrity chefs, but this is a delightful return to old-fashioned comfort at Christmas time. Thank you so much.

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure.

[@ead9726]

For brown sugar which is expensive for small packet, I put 200g granulated sugar in a bowl, add I tablespoon of treacle or molasses a few seconds in the microwave then rub the mixture together, hey presto brown sugar. I got the recipe from a lady on her Instagram account.

[@mycat-r7y]

Excellent tip thank you and to Dave for todays recipe 👍👍

[@gripplehound]

Genius!!

[@traceysallotmentNcooking]

I do the same if I run out. Same with granulated sugar I crush in my postal and mortar for icing sugar 😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

Sounds good. Thanks for the tip.

[@DutchJoan]

Wonderful that you share this recipe at the correct time to make it. I've never made mince pies before but I'm going to give it a try.

[@DianeA-f5n]

Never let a Christmas go by without a mince pie. Now I'll make it this week and see what happens. Thank you!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot....hope you enjoy them.

[@BZHprepper]

Just in time for Christmas. Perfect timing mate.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes now is the time to make the sweet mince. Thanks.

[@cfs9828]

Good info! Thank you, Dave!♥️

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure.

[@johnmcguire4422]

Been subscribed for some time and appreciate your content

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....loads more to come.

[@deniselennon8688]

You never disappoint when it comes to the recipes. Traditional mince pies absolutely delicious. Thanks from Australia.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....hope you give them a try.

[@albertsmyth9616]

This looks amazing and I can almost smell the delicious mincemeat through the screen! I bet this is much better than the shop-bought stuff and you make it look so easy. Thank you so much for posting this as your no-nonsense approach is very inspirational.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....I agree it will be much better than a shop bought one and simple to make.

[@janetbell4985]

Thanks Dave that will be great for my cheats Christmas cake , will get started.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes very similar to the christmas cake fruit. Thanks.

[@sarahbruce2655]

I’ve got 2 jars in the cupboard that I made last Christmas Eve. I shall make more this year. Love homemade 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BakingOnABudget]

That should be well matured by now. Thanks.

[@carolvenables3970]

That's the most easyist video I've seen of mincemeat. 😮 thanks Dave 😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure....I do like to keep it all as simple as I can. Thanks Carol.

[@addp5222]

Dave i love your channel can I ask a favour i looked through your recipes and cannot fins one, can you do one on using suet ie steak suet pudding, and a sweet dish that uses it as well please, ie jam rolly polly ? Please.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks, I have a plan to do the rolly polly. I did do a swiss roll earlier and it is real good.

[@merrymuriel]

These mince pies are such a typical english custom for Christmas 🤩 I love them thank you from France 🤗🌈🇫🇷

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....Hope you give them a go.

[@bandit2048]

Great recipe - mincemeat is impossible to get here in France and anyway the commercial stuff is usually unspeakable. And thank you so much for no suet. Vegetarians have always had to find alternative recipes and this looks just perfect. It will be done asap. I am sure the result will be worth the forethought in making it.

[@merrymuriel]

I buy mine in Leclerc or online 😉

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot.....much better than shop bought. Hope you enjoy them.

[@rhoff523]

Thank you! I love mince pie, will make. Also attempting pumpkin from some warty, green and white skinned orange fleshed squash, closest thing to pumpkin here on Madeira. No mince or canned pumpkin here!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot....hope you enjoy them.

[@leewhite8355]

I’m making it today ! Thanks Dave for a beautiful recipe for Christmas 🎄 xx

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....Hope you enjoy them .

[@annemiura7767]

What a wonderful recipe, so straight forward. I know it will be delicious . I usually don’t make mince pies because out here in the middle of the Pacific, it is hard to find and when you do it’s very expensive and doesn’t taste great. Another winner ! I’m going to make this up in a few days ( in time for Christmas) Thank you 😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot.....homemade will be so much better than shop bought.

[@marikajohn6522]

What not to like. Yum 😊😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@loraineriddell7157]

Yay, I've been wanting to make my own mince pies forever. The store bought ones are way too sweet and very costly so I'm dying to try this recipe. Going to get everything on Saturday when I'm in town 👍.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes I think these will be so much better than the shop bought ones. Thanks.

[@rubyslippers9611]

I love your recipes. I'll be starting mine this weekend. Thanks

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot.

[@Mikesbite]

Great Idea and perfect timing!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Love the new recipe. Always wanted to know how to make mince pies. Don't worry about the cost, this may be rather expensive but Christmas comes but once a year. It's still better and cheaper than store bought. Did you ever try adding a chopped up apple?

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....Yes a little apple would be good but I left it out of this one. Thanks.

[@barbarawebster2610]

Another winner Dave 👍

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@ArleneKorth]

This is all new to me but id love to try making them. Delicious looking!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks....yes do give it a try....simple and delicious.

[@AllisonWCone]

😊 oooooh!!! Thank you SO much for this!!! I love mincemeat!! Here in America, it is not popular but my Mother made it when I was little and we have a local British baker that makes delightful tarts. I think I'll need to quadruple your recipe though! Thank you, Dave!!!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....yes you can scale up the recipe and they will be delicious for an xmas treat.

[@Infiniti25]

I’m looking forward to the end result, many thanks for this technique of creating the filling.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes I'm looking forward to it too. Thanks.

[@MichelleMartin-ld6zg]

I like mince pieces and custard evening dave 😊😅😮😂

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes great with custard o a good thick cream. Thanks.

[@carlmayne3519]

This is so weird .. I just made mince pies about 4 hours ago :D - Thanks for another video :D

[@BakingOnABudget]

Great mind think alike. Thanks.

[@stephanieross8606]

Thank you for this ... love all your videos .. your recipes are fantastic !

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@Jessica-iz3hi]

Your videos are so relaxing. Thank you for making them.

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@ElyHayz]

Suet is my fav, brown sugar brandy flaked almonds cherrys sultanas, raisins currants, cranberries and chopped apricots

[@davidmurphy816]

Sounds like a delicious combination of fruits & nuts 😋

[@BakingOnABudget]

Sounds good. Thanks.

[@bettyir4302]

In the US, we don't have a variety of dried grapes or in my area we don't. My store only has raisins but know before the lock downs we had golden raisins but lots of items have not come back on the shelves and many brands have eliminated many of their products. I searched online at a big city grocery store with no luck and the only thing under mince meat was canned dog food. I recall years ago seeing a small jar of mince meat but all I could find today are jars in the $50 range, LOL. Oh well, y'all enjoy.

[@countesscable]

I’m not sure if you have access to any Asian or international stores, but they will probably have some dried fruit. I also used all the weird and wonderful dried fruits in my pantry such as dried cranberries, blueberries, prunes, date, cherries, ginger, even dried mulberries from Iran! It was perfectly acceptable. Also it’s easy to make candied orange/lemon peel to use. Hope this helps!

[@BakingOnABudget]

That's a real shame....I would have thought there would be more choice in the US. Thanks.

[@bettyir4302]

@@BakingOnABudget There probably is more variety but just not in our area of Texas. I finally gave up on the local chain store that hadn't had canned beans or fresh cauliflower in years and I couldn't complete a half a grocery list of 30 basic staples. We now drive 4 towns away to shop but not complaining.

[@sophiarevel6952]

Excellent fruit mince! Why would you buy it when you've given us a great recipe. ❤

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks....yes so much better than the shop bought ones.

[@traceysallotmentNcooking]

Brilliant recipe dave thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure....I think the pies will be delicious when done.

[@karenali1223]

I can hardly wait.thank u.😋

[@BakingOnABudget]

My pleasure.

[@angelahazel3966]

Thankyou our dear sweet friend for such a delicious easy mince pie filling can’t wait to watch part 2 of video in 3 weeks time tank you for all your shadings such a gentleman your friend Angela

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks Angela.....I can't wait either I think they will be delicious.

[@amandah4834]

I always make mince pies but iv never made my own mincemeat this looks delicious and easy so thank you for sharing this Dave I look forward to making it and the mince pies along with you , Amanda xx

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks Amanda.....do have a go at making the sweet mince....I'm really looking forward to getting it in the pies.

[@bridgetmcpherson8073]

I add port wine my family are enjoying fans of brandy also add cranberries and apple

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes it's a very versatile recipe and can be changes to taste. Thanks.

[@asseyez-vous6492]

Hi. Thanks for the recipe. I have a question though. Ill be omitting the brandy, so should I put a little more orange juice in to make up for that, or doesn't it matter? Thanks for your time ☺ One more question… What sort of tin will you be using to make them? I may need to go and get one if I don’t have it. Thanks again ❤

[@mrdanforth3744]

Yes you should add the same amount of juice if you omit the brandy. I think it was 2 spoonfuls? This will make an 8 inch pie or several small individual pies

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes you can leave the brandy out and put a bit more orange juice in. I am going to make individual pies them in muffin tins. Thanks.

[@janelloyd4332]

My mother used to make mincemeat and put suet in and not butter...does it make much of a difference Dave ?

[@BakingOnABudget]

Hi, I've never tried it with suet....but the butter makes it real rich. Thanks.

[@jacquelinefrauenfelder3604]

Thanks Dave.Oh just bought x2 jars of fruit mince Robertson's.Will try yours.Making jam drops biscuits with fruit mince in them.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Jam drops biscuits sound good. Thanks.

[@Dexterity_Jones]

I've never had a proper mince pie, think I might have to try this.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes do give it a try....simple to make and the pies will be delicious.

[@martinwyke]

No suet? I've typically used port and often add a couple of tablespoons of crushed nuts.

[@BakingOnABudget]

No I did not put any suet in....or nuts....but I think the pies will be delicious. Thanks.

[@dinagreaves6686]

Looks delicious 😋 I always enjoy all your videos/foods ❤

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@johndanderson5268]

Looks delicious!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot....can't wait to get it in the pies.

[@carlconner1166]

Thank you Dave share like join thank you all

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@davidmurphy816]

Looks great Dave, will try making this after I’ve done my grocery shopping, look forward to my 1st attempt making my own deep filled Christmas pies!😋🥧 Any advice on the best size of pastry cutters to buy? Thanks for sharing as always. xx 👨🏼‍🍳👌👍🎅🏼

[@BakingOnABudget]

I'm going to make mine in muffin tins so I think about a 3" cutter for the base of the pie and 2" for the lid. Thanks

[@davidmurphy816]

@ Thanks for getting back to me Dave, really appreciated! 👍👌

[@maureenjiggens3988]

Oh boy I can smell that from here 🤣😅😂🤪

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes the smell was great....can't wait to make them. Thanks.

[@Ch-revolutionary62]

Can you use all butter instead of butter and lard and can you make the pastry with no egg. I’m allergic to egg and flax seed/ chia seed and lards not vegetarian any ideas? . Love this recipe idea

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes you could use all butter and leave the egg out....ightly different texture but still delicious.

[@Ch-revolutionary62]

@ yay, thank you so much, I can’t wait going try this tomorrow,

[@Infiniti25]

I’d be interested if you are able to recreate the Lidl Madagascan Vanilla Custard they sell in those large pots, it’s a bit addicting and might be a lot nicer than just double cream.

[@BakingOnABudget]

I made a very simple homemade pouring custard a while back, could use that with a little more vanilla in it.

[@Infiniti25]

@ I must have missed or forgotten about that one, I’ll be sure to check it out, thanks! 😎

[@MargaretErbe-t7s]

I made Green Tomato Mincemeat for years. Texture is same, flavour very similar. Sure uses up a 6-qt basket of hard green tomatoes. End of garden recipe.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot. Sounds good.

[@Infiniti25]

I like that it was thickened without the use of cornstarch or equivalent. What would be an alternative to using alcohol like brandy?

[@BakingOnABudget]

You could use a fruit juice....or just more of the lemon and orange juice. Thanks.

[@Infiniti25]

@ excellent, thanks! I bet you could even try a bit of treacle or golden syrup in a small amount

[@ChristineMoore-iz2op]

Can you make this and keep this for next year or does it not last that long

[@BakingOnABudget]

I believe so....someone did leave a comment saying they had some from last year and it was still good.

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

You forgot the fresh hot crusty bread and butter to wipe round the saucepan with a nice cup of tea. My mum used to say it was the cooks spoils 😂

[@dandycat2204]

Ooh, I'm pinching that idea. Damn straight!!!

[@BakingOnABudget]

Hi, Yes I missed out on that one....but sound like a good idea. Thanks.

[@TheAussielass]

Would it be ok to use sherry instead of the brandy?

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes sherry would work well. Thanks.

[@marileemole1246]

How often do you have to stir the mix while it ferments? Will gas build up if you don’t? Thanks!

[@BakingOnABudget]

I usually give it a stir once a week. Thanks.

[@patsalt4359]

❤

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@dandycat2204]

Graet video, Dave. You really are fantastic. Are you planning on doing a video to make Xmas cake, by any chance? My Mother used to make xmas cake every year, but I never mastered it myself. Shop bought is garbage, so I haven't had xmas cake for 15 years now. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@pauline3379]

I always start my Xmas cakes in September, then they get fed with brandy every week, before being marzipanned (usually the week before Christmas) left to dry a little, then iced a few days before Christmas. They are then lovely and moist with a gorgeous flavour.

[@dandycat2204]

@@pauline3379 Damn. NOW you tell me. Thanks Pauline. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks....Yes xmas cake recipe next week so it will have plenty time to mature.

[@pauline3379]

@@dandycat2204 🙈 If you make Dave's recipe for Xmas cake let me know how it goes please. I was taught (many, many moons ago lol) that it needed a couple of months to feed and mature. So I would be very interested to hear how one made just a few weeks before Xmas turns out. Take care 🙂

[@dandycat2204]

@pauline3379 Hi Pauline, yes I will do, though on the timing issue I can say my mother made them about the end of November, fed them dark rum every three days till Xmas, and swore blind that she would "skin you kids alive" if we banged any doors when she baked them, cos the fruit would "drop". I'm sure that last one wasn't true...she just wanted peace and quiet. I think.

[@colleenpritchett6914]

How many pies does this make? I’m presuming they are actually tarts? Canadian here.

[@BakingOnABudget]

I'm going to make them in a muffin tray.....so yes they will be small tarts....I'm hoping to get 8 out of this amount. Thanks.

[@Hope-uk6zw]

I'm in America what's mixed peel? I get it's dried peels of fruit but what kind? I've never had mince pies. I heard that they are good.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes the mixed peel is just dried fruit peel oranges and lemons mostly. Do give the recipe a try.....simple and delicious. Thanks.

[@Hope-uk6zw]

@BakingOnABudget thank you.i will it looks good.

[@shirleysheen8940]

I can get a bag of brandy dried fruit. Can I use this?

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes that would work....already half done. Thanks.

[@shirleysheen8940]

Thank u I look forward to part 2

[@seanlatimer5871]

British mixed spice? 🙂

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes it's just a jar from the supermarket. Thanks.

[@seanlatimer5871]

@@BakingOnABudgetDave, I meant “did you add some mixed spice?”. I know it well from growing up in South Africa but none in Canada, so I make my own 😊

[@BakingOnABudget]

@@seanlatimer5871 Come to think of it....I didn't put any mixed spice in them. But I think that would add to the taste. There is some going in the fruit loaf next week.

[@seanlatimer5871]

@@BakingOnABudget Well!! Marvellous that it is going into a delicious fruit loaf 👏👏

[@andrewwilliams64aw]

No suet?

[@BakingOnABudget]

No not in this one.....just keeping it real simple. Thanks.

[@linebrunelle1004]

I might start a war! I prefer a fruit cake over a minced pie. My fruit cake recipe is moist, soaked for a month in liquor. yum

[@BakingOnABudget]

Thanks a lot....I'm making fruit cake next week to give it time to mature for xmas.

[@starlightone6948]

❤️🇨🇦🐕

[@BakingOnABudget]

Many thanks.

[@stewartwyld5180]

No meat, no suet, budget filling.

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes I'm trying to keep it as cheap as I can. Thanks.

[@lisahodges8299]

Please be aware that this can be converted into a veggie recipe. Birdy

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes just add more butter instead of the lard and they would be veggie sweet mince pies. Thanks.

[@MsDawnnee]

Im sure it tastes nice, but that's not traditional mincemeat

[@BakingOnABudget]

Yes a traditional one would have a few more ingredients....but I am trying to keep the cost down and make it all very simple. Thanks.

[@angelahazel3966]

Thankyou our dear sweet friend for such a delicious easy mince pie filling can’t wait to watch part 2 of video in 3 weeks time tank you for all your shadings such a gentleman your friend Angela

[@angelahazel3966]

I know they’ll be delicious as your making them thank you so much every thing to make is always delightful