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Make it, fake it Mince pies are a Christmas party staple, but will you go for buttery Tesco Finest pies or a ¢ Û¨ ¢ ÉÁ 㨠Éó Â É ã HOMEM ADE MINCE PIES Makes 12 Takes 30 mins Cost per serve 11p
Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin. Roll out a 500g block shortcrust pastry to 3mm thick. Stamp out 12 x 10cm rounds and gently press into the holes of the tin. Stamp out 12 x 7cm rounds for the lids and set aside. Add
1 heaped tbsp mincemeat to each pastry base. Brush the edges with a little beaten egg, then top each with a lid and press to seal. Prick the lids with a fork. Lightly brush with egg and sprinkle over 1 tbsp sugar. Bake for 15-20 mins. Each mince pie contains Energy
972kJ 233kcal 12%
Fat
Saturates
15g 6g 21% 31%
Sugars
Salt
5g 6%
0.2g 4%
of the reference intake. See page 144. Carbohydrate 22g Protein 3g Fibre 1g
TO MAKE READY-MADE LOOK HOMEMADE CITRUS ZEST
This is great for bringing colour, flavour and a burst of freshness to all kinds of dishes. Add depth to shopbought dips like guacamole (lime), spiced houmous (orange) or tzatziki (lemon). Grate clementine zest into cranberry sauce, or orange zest into whipped cream or brandy butter to liven up Christmas pud. PORT
Add a splash to cranberry sauce or gravy, or stir into mulled wine for an extra punch. POMEGRANATE SEEDS
Sprinkle over dips, salads, steamed veg and pre-made desserts to add a jewel-like finish. FRESH HERBS
Scatter dill over fish-based canapés or smoked salmon starters, or garnish antipasti platters with basil. Try sprucing up sparkling water with thyme sprigs and lemon slices.
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