Apple Crumble Mince Pies

If you love apple crumble and you love mince pies, then be prepared for a flavour sensation like never before.

Ingredients

-1 pies+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   For the pastry, combine the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Rub in the vegan margarine (add 1–2 teaspoons of water if the pastry doesn’t hold). Knead briefly, then roll into a ball, wrap in baking paper and refrigerate while you carry out the next steps.

   
2. 2

   Put the apples into a small saucepan along with the sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of water. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are soft.

   
3. 3

   For the crumble, put the flour, sugar and vegan margarine into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until you reach a crumble-like consistency.

   
4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F and grease a 12-hole muffin or mince pie tray with vegan margarine.

   
5. 5

   Flour a worktop and rolling pin and roll out the pastry to 3mm (1/8”) thick. Use a 7cm (2.8”) round cutter to cut out 12 circles of pastry. Re-roll the pastry as you go.

   
6. 6

   Line the base and sides of each muffin hole with a circle of pastry. Add a teaspoon or so of the apple mixture into each hole, followed by a heaped teaspoon of vegan mincemeat. Finish with a sprinkling of crumble. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. It’s important to the mince pies from the tray while they’re still hot. These are best when eaten warm!

   
7. 7

   Enjoy all year – not just at Christmas.