Walkers Shortbread Glenfiddich Mince Pies, 372 g

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Defrosting mince pies is fairly easy but you do want to do it carefully to minimise any risk of the pastry becoming too soggy. Whether you’ve frozen them baked or unbaked, the method remains the same:

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: If you prefer, you can defrost overnight. Instead of leaving them out at room temperature, place them on a plate in the fridge and allow them to defrost overnight. Can You Refreeze Mince Pies? The only thing I would suggest is to look at the box of 9 pies too. They are 'mini', but not really. They are a nice size. As children we were limited to only one as they were quite potent, they would be served with custard and we all adored this festive treat.

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I'm not too keen on cooking and baking myself but I love to be surrounded by traditional cakes and pastries at Christmas time. I find Walkers products in general to be of excellent quality and their Mincemeat Pies taste as good as or better than, homemade ones, or at least, better than anything I can bake. It's also a very pretty box which makes a good traditional British Gift. Jamie Oliver: http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/stir-up-sunday-christmas-puddings/ Whether eaten cold or heated up and enjoyed with cream, custard or brandy butter, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies will form an integral part of your Christmas celebrations. Most popular with customers in France, Italy, United States of America (USA), Germany, Spain, Canada, Greece, UK - England and Austria, but you can buy Walkers Glenfiddich Luxury Mincemeat Tarts for delivery worldwide. Mince pies that have been cooked will keep in the fridge, in an airtight container, for between 4 and 5 days. Uncooked mince pies should be cooked within 2 days. How Do You Defrost Mince Pies?

It’s been a while since meat featured in the commercial sweet and spice mince pie treats we know and love. Today, the Luxury Mince Pies made by Walkers are filled with a warming spiced fruit mix with plenty of currants, sultanas, apples and candied peel. There's no meat in our mince meat pies and all our mince pies are suitable for vegetarians, and encased in the best quality shortcrust pastry, with just the right level of crumbliness. There’s also a mini mince pie version available, which are a bite-sized treat for canapéstyle desserts. And if you want to try something slightly different, the uniquely flavoured Orange and Cranberry Mince Pies are going down a treat, filled with plump cranberries, tangy orange peel, juicy vine fruits and warming spices. By freezing them unbaked, you get to bake them fresh which means you get those Christmas scents of mincemeat and cinnamon wafting through the house as you bake them. How Long Can You Freeze Mince Pies?It is still a keen tradition that children leave out mince pies for Father Christmas by the fireplace, often with a glass of whisky or brandy – and a carrot for Rudolph. (Read more about typical gifts for Santa around the world in this blog piece.) Share the joy of mince pies with everyone! For hundreds of years the delicious mince pie has been enjoyed as a tasty, warming and filling treat - early on as a main dish, now most often to finish off a meal or to serve up as a treat. Warm, spicy mincemeat and the crisp pastry crust complement each other, and also go beautifully with a spoonful or two of whipped cream or a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream. But that’s not always been the case. These festive tarts are traditionally baked with delicious all butter pastry and rich, aromatic mincemeat infused with 12 year old Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky. 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

Also, you can’t heat them up to combat any sogginess you get from the freezing process. If you have iced mince pies that would end up going to waste then there is no harm in freezing them. FedEx Ground Economy is a residential service provided by FedEx with the final delivery fulfilled by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). We will ship via FedEx Ground Economy to all P.O. Boxes and military APO/FPO/DPO destinations. It can take up to 10 business days for delivery. FedEx 2 Day Delivery We’ll explain how to go about defrosting and reheating them (whether they’re baked or not) down below. How to Freeze Iced Mince Pies 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.Decide on a size for your mince pies before you start—Choose from a standard 12-cup muffin tin down to small canapé size. The number of pies will depend on the size of the tin you use. However, if you have frozen them unbaked then by the time they have baked they should be just as delicious as they would have been if you made them fresh! Related FAQs 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. Most popular with customers in France, Italy, United States of America (USA), Spain, Germany, Canada, Sweden, Portugal and Greece, but you can buy Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies for delivery worldwide. Bake Your Mince Pies: Follow your usual recipe, cook them as you normally would and then allow them to cool completely.

Made with all butter pastry and filled with delicious, rich mincemeat, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies are particularly good alongside a cup of tea, and also work well with a glass of mulled wine or a well-earned nip of whisky! The Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/sweet-delight-a-brief-history-of-the-mince-pie-6270572.html Every single time I have had a mince pie in my life I always need to leave one out for Santa Claus. I get these as part of my traditional English Christmas every year. There will always be an England or at least a small part of it in my pantry at this time. Never seen in Portugal except down south but loved by many once they try them as part of Christmas teatime.You can freeze mince pies either cooked or uncooked for up to three months as long as you have frozen them correctly. 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.