Description
Delicious and nutritious fruit mince pies that offer a healthier alternative to traditional recipes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as apricots, cranberries, raisins)
- 2 apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 large carrot, finely grated
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups oat flour (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the mincemeat by combining the mixed dried fruit, diced apples, grated carrot, orange zest, orange juice, water, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla in a medium pot.
- Simmer the filling over low heat for about 45 minutes until the fruits are soft and the mixture is jammy. Allow it to cool while preparing the crust.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (350°F).
- Prep a standard 12-cup muffin tin and prepare 2 extra muffin cups.
- Make the dough by whisking together oat flour, egg, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup. Gradually add cold water and mix to form a soft dough.
- Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out circles that will fit into your muffin tin.
- Assemble the pies by placing dough circles into the muffin holes, pressing gently, and stabbing the bottoms with a fork.
- Fill each pie base with the cooled fruit filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
These pies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg