Name: Mincemeat Pop Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Pastry dough 375g; Mincemeat 12 tsp heaped; Eggs 1 medium; Caster sugar 2 tbsp; Icing sugar

Cuisine:

British Recipes

Ingredients

375g Pastry dough
12 tsp heaped Mincemeat
1 medium Eggs
beaten, for egg wash and glazing
2 tbsp Caster sugar
Icing sugar
for dusting

Mincemeat Pop Tarts

I love to make these Mincemeat Pop Tarts around Christmas time when I know people will be dropping by unexpectedly! I would hate to be caught without a sweet treat to offer my guests with a cup of coffee or a glass of mulled wine!

I cheat a little when I make these pop tarts because I use ready rolled shortcrust pastry instead of making my own. Life is too short to make your own pastry – am I right?! I start by cutting the sheet of pastry into 24 squares. I pop a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat in the center of 12 of the squares and I use the other 12 to top the tarts. Bake and dust with icing sugar before serving.

To make Mincemeat Pop Tarts, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Mincemeat Pop Tarts?

Steps to make Mincemeat Pop Tarts

1	Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet	5
Turn on the oven and preheat to 400 ˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2	Unroll the pastry sheet	2
Unroll the pastry sheet and cut it into 24 equal sized squares. Make a small incision in the top of each 12 squares with a mold or a knife.
3	Add the mincemeat	5
Place a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat in the center of 12 of the pastry squares.
4	Assemble the pop tarts	5
Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash. Place the remaining 12 pieces of pastry gently on top. Press down gently around the edges to seal, then use a fork to seal.
5	Prepare for cooking	5
Place each pop tart on a lined tray. Brush the tops with more beaten egg. Sprinkle with caster sugar.
6	Bake	20
Bake for 18-20 mins until crisp and golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
7	Serve
Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar!

These Mincemeat Pop Tarts will go down a treat with any unexpected visitors this Christmas! Try them out and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!