Mince pies with a lighter modern twist, all the flavours of Christmas but with less sugar and fat. A lovely alternative treat for the festive season!
Fantastic with a dollop of cream – or perhaps greek yoghurt for a lower fat version.
Makes: 12
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
You’ll need:
400g shortcrust or puff pastry, depending on preference
6 tbsp Streamline blackcurrant jam
75g mixed dried fruit
1 medium eating apple, peeled and finely grated
1 egg beaten
0% yoghurt or orange zest to serve
What to do:
Pre heat oven 200c/180c fan/ gas 6.
Roll out the pastry and cut 12 x 8cm circles with a fluted cutter and cut out 12 stars with a star cutter. Line a shallow bun tin with the circles.
Mix together the Streamline blackcurrant jam, dried fruit and grated apple. Place spoonfuls into the pastry cases, top with the pastry stars and brush with a little milk or beaten egg.
Bake in the oven for approximately 12 minutes until golden. Serve warm with a spoonful of 0% fat yoghurt and a sprinkling of orange zest.
Please credit: www.streamlinefoods.co.uk
