Mince pies are the ultimate Christmas sweet treat, with several variations available to bake . However, you can’t go wrong with a classic mine pie, and Mary Berry’s is exactly that. The recipe notes on BBC Good Food said: “Mary Berry’s mince pie will win any Christmas get-together.
“These Christmassy bites have a delicious orangey pastry and grated marzipan on top that gives a wonderful flavour.” This recipe serves 12 people and is ready from start to finish in under one hour. Ingredients: 175g plain flour 75g cold butter, cubed 25g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting One large orange, grated zest only One free-range egg, beaten 250g good quality ready-made mincemeat 100g ready-eat-dried apricots, finely chopped 125g uncoloured marzipan, grated Method: Start by preheating the oven to 200C or 180C Fan and place a baking sheet inside to heat up.
For the pastry, pulse the flour and butter in a good processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, or rub the flour and butter together in a large bowl. Stir in the icing sugar and orange zest, then stir in the beaten egg and mix until the ingredients just come together as dough. Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper and chill in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
When the pastry has rested, unwrap it, place the paper on a work surface, and lightly dust it with icing sugar. Then, place the dough on top, dust with icing sugar and then cover with another sheet of greaseproof paper. Roll the pastry between the sh.