Low Carb Mince Pies

Low Carb Mince Pies

Serves: 12
 
 
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Low Carb Mince Pies, you'll need:
FOR THE FILLING:
  • 220g cooking apples
  • 150g stewed rhubarb
  • 45g sultanas
  • 45g currants
  • 50g melted butter
  • Finely grated zest of an orange
  • Finely grated zest of a lemon
  • ½ tsp. mixed spice
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 tsp. granulated sweetener
  • 1 tbsp. molasses
    FOR THE PASTRY:
    • 200g almond flour
    • 20g chilled butter, diced
    • A pinch of salt
    • 1 tbsp. chilled water
    • 1 tbsp. sweetener for sweet crustpastry

    Method

    FOR THE FILLING
    • Peel and chop the apples, microwave them until they soften, and combine them with the rest of the ingredients. 
    • Spoon the mixture into a jar.
    • For best results, cover the jar with cling film and leave in the fridge overnight, before making mince pies.
    FOR THE PASTRY
    • Combine the almond flour, salt, and sweetener in a mixing bowl. 
    • Rub the butter into the almond flour, incorporating air as you go. 
    • Gradually add the water, until the mixture comes away from the bowl and forms a ball without being too sticky. 
    • Dust it with a little baking powder and keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes. 
    • Rather than rolling out the dough, cut pieces off, and press them into the mince pie tins. 
    • Fill each of the pastry cups with mince meat, and top each one with a pastry lid. 
    • Bake the pies in the oven at 180°c or Gas Mark 4 for 20-25 minutes. 
    • Why not get a bit creative, and cut the pastry into star shapes to make it extra Christmassy!
    Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
    Calories 173 | Total Fat 13g | Saturated Fat 3.6g | Carbohydrates 12.3g | Fibre 3.7g | Protein 2.3g
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