Every Christmas, Brits devour about 800 million mince pies, but moves to jazz up the festive sweet treats made of dried fruit and pastry are stirring anger among purists. It is the source of some ...

Whether you want to try an ultra-traditional version or a speedy modern bake, these mince pie recipes are the ideal December cooking challenge. Like cracker jokes and a trip to the pub on the ...

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to perfect your homemade mince pies from scratch - infinitely better than those bought from a shop, and definitely more rewarding. (makes about ...

Mince pie is a sweet British pie stuffed with a mix of dry fruits ... before and pat them in between your hands to make round lids, big enough to cover the pies. 8. Top the pies with their lids, ...

Frangipane mince pies are so much easier to assemble than traditional ones as the frangipane topping is easier than a fiddly pastry top. They also taste wonderful, especially with a dollop of rum ...

This Christmas traybake is very quick and easy – much faster than making mince pies. The cooked streusel freezes very well – always serve warm with cream or brandy butter. For the mincemeat ...