Baking them from scratch can be a challenge though, and there are all kinds of mistakes home bakers make with mince pies. These festive treats have been around longer than many people realize.

Bursting with a traditional filling of dried fruit and spices, Anna Glover’s recipe uses vegetable suet to make these mince pies vegan-friendly. With a few simple swaps, the pastry is also made ...

If you’ve got some time on your hands, making your own mince pies is also an extremely satisfying – and suitably festive – way to spend an afternoon. First, a bit of history. Mince pies are ...

Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.

Making mince pies is truely enjoyable. I used to think that making your own mince pies was a ridiculous notion. Believe me, it isn't. Sift the flour into a shallow freezer-proof bowl, then add ...

But, we're about to get our very own British version of a cronut—a mince pie croissant. SEE ALSO: World's first mincemeat and custard pasty is your new favourite food UK bakery Paul is launching ...

Our Best Buy pies were considered a standout hit – and are a great substitute if you don't have time to make your own – but some mince pies proved disappointing. Note: these mince pies were tested for ...

Our Best Buy pies were considered a standout hit – and are a great substitute if you don't have time to make your own – but some mince pies proved disappointing. Note: these mince pies were tested for ...

Peel and chop the apples, microwave them until they soften, and combine them with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon the mixture into a jar. For best results, cover the jar with cling film and leave ...