Gluten-Free Traditional Mince Pie

Celebrate the festive season with these delectable Gluten-Free Traditional Mince Pies, a perfect twist on the classic holiday favorite that everyone can enjoy. Featuring a tender, buttery pastry made with gluten-free all-purpose flour and a touch of xanthan gum for the perfect texture, these pies are filled with rich, spiced gluten-free mincemeat that captures the essence of Christmas. Topped with a charming pastry lid—whether a simple round or festive star—and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these treats are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is ideal for creating a batch of 12 servings, perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or serving as an indulgent dessert. Enjoy them warm with a cup of tea or coffee and savor the taste of a gluten-free holiday classic that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Xanthan gum
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 whole Egg (large)
• 1 tablespoons Cold water
• 300 grams Gluten-free mincemeat filling
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour and xanthan gum.

Step 2

Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the sugar, then make a well in the center of the mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the egg. Pour the beaten egg into the well, along with the cold water.

Step 5

Using a fork or your hands, mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly, add a few more drops of water, but take care not to overwork it.

Step 6

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper cases.

Step 8

On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out the chilled dough to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.

Step 9

Using a round cutter slightly larger than the diameter of the muffin tin holes, cut out 12 pastry rounds. Gently press each round into the muffin tin holes, trimming any excess.

Step 10

Spoon the gluten-free mincemeat filling evenly into the pastry shells, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 11

Using a smaller cutter, cut out 12 pastry lids. You can use festive shapes (such as stars) if desired. Place a lid on top of each filled pie.

Step 12

Press the edges of the pastry lightly to seal. Optionally, use a fork to crimp the edges for decoration.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the mince pies to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 15

Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy these classic gluten-free mince pies with a cup of tea or as a dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(806.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2900.9

Total Fat 116.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 462.8mg	0%
Sodium 130.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 466.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 201.3g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 121.4IU	0%
Calcium 140.4mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 545.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 62.6%