Does anyone have a recipe for vegan mince pies?
Vegan Mince Pies Ingredients Amount Ingredient Preparation 4 ounces currants Mincemeat 4 ounces raisins, seedless 4 ounces grapes sultanas 2 ounces dates cooking 2 ounces candied fruit peel 2 ounces glace cherries 2 ounces almonds flaked 1 each banana ripe, peeled 4 tablespoons brandy or whisky 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg grated 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice Pastry 8 ounces flour, all-purpose 4 ounces vegetable shortening 6 tablespoons water cold Directions MINCEMEAT: Mix everything together either by hand or, if you desire a smoother texture, in a food processor. PASTRY: Rub shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough flour to enable the pastry to hold together. Roll out pastry and cut into 12 cm circles. Press circles into the bottom of lightly oiled baking tins. Fill with mincemeat and cover with another pastry circle. Press down at the edges and make a small steam hole in the top. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F (200C). Thes