Appley Mincemeat Puff Pastry Tarts

Servings

24

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Category

Christmas

A festive twist on traditional mince pies. Made with flaky puff pastry, sweet mincemeat, and juicy apple slices, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat.

Appley Mincemeat Puff Pastry Tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 x 500g pack puff pastry

  • 8 tablespoons Thursday Cottage mincemeat

  • 6 medium-sized Cox or Russet apples, cored and sliced

  • 200g icing sugar

  • 1.5 tablespoons warm water

  • 1 large baking sheet, well greased

Directions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

  2. Prepare pastry: Cut the puff pastry in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 12 equal squares.

  3. Assemble tarts: Place a square of puff pastry on a greased baking sheet. Add 1 teaspoon of mincemeat to the centre. Arrange apple slices on top of the mincemeat.

  4. Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

  5. Glaze: While the tarts are still warm, mix the icing sugar and warm water until smooth and glossy. Drizzle over the cooled tarts.