Name: Mincemeat Slice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250 g self-raising flour; 125 g margarine; 125 g caster sugar; 1 bunch egg beaten; 2 tbs milk; 1 fruit mince; 1 pinch brown sugar

by oldsheila Last updated on 07/09/2019

Nice for dessert as well as afternoon tea. Mincemeat is usually a mixture of dried fruit, spirits and spices. - oldsheila

Ingredients

250 g self-raising flour
125 g margarine
125 g caster sugar
1 bunch egg beaten
2 tbs milk
1 fruit mince
1 pinch brown sugar

Method

Step 1

Sift flour and rub in margarine until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar.
Step 2

Add egg and enough milk to make a fairly stiff dough. Divide in half and roll out each piece to approximately 22 x 12 cm.
Step 3

Place one piece on greased baking tray. Then spread generously with the mincemeat to within 1.5 cm of edges.
Step 4

Place other piece on top, damping the edges and sealing firmly.
Step 5

Lightly mark edges with a fork.
Step 6

Brush top with milk and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in centre of a 190C oven for 15 minutes.