Mince Pies

For the mincemeat

Mixed dried fruit - anything you like including, sultanas, raisns, currents, orange peel,  chopped dates and apricots

Nuts -optional

Fresh orange and lemon zest

Grated Apple

Mixed spices

Orange juice

Rum or Brandy

Mix the above and store in an air tight jar, if you make this months in advance it is best to store in the fridge. Mix it once a week or so.

Traditional recipes have sugar and fat in them but I prefer not to add them...

Pastry

Short crust or puff pastry, make your own or cheat and use ready made