Vegan Traditional Mince Pie

Indulge in the festive charm of these Vegan Traditional Mince Pies, a plant-based twist on the classic holiday treat. Perfectly flaky homemade pastry envelopes a rich, spiced filling of dried mixed fruits, grated apple, and a burst of citrusy orange zest, sweetened with brown sugar and infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A splash of brandy or apple juice adds a delightful depth of flavor to this timeless dessert. Ready in under an hour, these vegan mince pies strike the ideal balance between rustic elegance and crowd-pleasing comfort. Serve them warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar for a holiday treat that’s equally enchanting with tea or mulled wine. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a cozy dessert by the fire!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Vegan butter
• 3 tablespoons Cold water
• 250 grams Dried mixed fruit (e.g., raisins, currants, sultanas)
• 1 medium Apple, peeled and grated
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 1 orange Orange zest
• 4 tablespoons Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons Brandy or apple juice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a muffin tin or mince pie tin.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Add the vegan butter in small chunks.

Step 3

Rub the vegan butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overworking the dough. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 5

In another bowl, combine the dried mixed fruit, grated apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well. If desired, stir in the brandy or apple juice.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.

Step 7

Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles slightly larger than the holes in your muffin tin, and gently press the circles into the tin to form pie bases.

Step 8

Fill each pastry base with a spoonful of the mince filling, being careful not to overfill.

Step 9

Cut out slightly smaller circles for the tops, or create star or other decorative shapes to cover the pies. Gently press the edges of the tops onto the bases to seal.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Allow the mince pies to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.

Step 12

Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1016.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3092.7

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 852.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 487.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 234.9g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229.1mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2547.1mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 64.8%