Walkers Shortbread Glenfiddich Mince Pies, 372 g

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The same applies to icing sugar. When you freeze a mince pie that has been dusted with icing sugar, you’ll find the icing sugar disappears so you’ll need to reapply a fresh sprinkling when you defrost them. 3 Tips for Freezing Mince Pies In 1413, King Henry V served a mincemeat pie at his coronation. Henry the VII was fond of the meaty Christmas pie as a main dish, filled with minced meat and fruit. Mince pies have been known under several names over the years. Christmas pyes indicate their popularity at this time of year, shrid pies refer to the shredded suet and meat, crib cakes which allude to baby Jesus in his crib, and wayfarer’s pies, as they were a traditional treat served to travelling visitors. They have been referred to as mince pies in literature by countless dignitaries and important historical figures.

The reasons mince pies are so intricately linked with Christmas is complex. With its original content of meat and fats, it was superb for eating in the lean, dark winter months. A warm mince pie would feed you well and keep you happy as the storms raged outside the window! The trio of spices used, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, is said to be symbolic of the gifts given to the Baby Jesus by the three wise men in Bethlehem. Originally, mince pies were often made in an oval shape, reminiscent of the crib in the manger where Christ was born, while the top represented the cloth he was swaddled in. Later on, different shapes became ways of showing off the skill of the best pastry makers, who would create intricate mince pies with stars, crescents, hearts, flowers and sugar knot gardens.

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Flash Freeze: Wrap the pan in a sheet of cling film to protect it in the freezer. Pop the whole pan into the freezer and freeze for a few hours. These are excellent of course, like all Walkers products. The pastry and the mincemeat have that great traditional taste and the pastry doesn't crumble - well, not more than it should anyway. Walkers produce is never all that cheap, but their quality is always so high that you don't mind paying a little extra. These are good sized mince pies, made with beautifully buttery pastry with that melt in the mouth texture, and the filling is really fruity. The combination of the two - just superb. Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing mince pies to have the best results:

Once thawed, you can warm them through in a warm oven if they’re already cooked. If they’re uncooked then brush with beaten egg and bake for the same time as you normally would following your favourite recipe. These are the benchmark by which I judge all mincemeat as we call it in the US pies. The crust has a lovely flavor, almost as good as homemade, but SO much easier. The filling is delicious, with a lovely note of orange peel. These are Christmas to me!

The only exception is if you have previously frozen unbaked mince pies and have now baked them and decided to freeze some. This would be fine. Do Mince Pies Freeze Well? Decorated trees, snow men, mince pies - there are some things that just define Christmas. But how is it that a meaty pudding from the Middle Ages has come to play such a central role in our modern Christmas celebrations? Let’s explore the history of mince pies – maybe while biting into a freshly warmed Walkers mince pie of your own? Mince pies throughout history