*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          VEGETARIAN MINCE PIES

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       oz           Currants
                        -----MINCEMEAT-----
   4       oz           Raisins
   4       oz           Sultanas
   2       oz           Cooking dates
   2       oz           Candied peel
   2       oz           Glacé 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 400°F, 200°C 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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