Homemade Vegan Mince Pies
Welcome to the delightful world of vegan mince pies! Picture a golden, flaky crust, lovingly hugging a heavenly filling bursting with wholesome goodness. Our homemade vegan mincemeat boasts a delightful blend of dried fruits, including cranberries, dates, and apples, intertwined with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. With every bite, you'll be transported to a winter wonderland of flavors and heartwarming memories.
Ingredients
Vegan Mincemeat recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100g) dried cranberries
- 1 cup (125g) chopped apples peeled and cored
- ½ cup (40g) oats or steel-cut oats gluten-free if preferred
- 1 cup (200g) dried dates pitted and chopped
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 4 tbsp (60g) maple syrup or agave syrup
- ¼ cup (60ml) apple juice or water or sub with your preferred holiday brandy or sherry to add extra Holiday flavors
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any other vegan butter/margarine
- Vegan Pie Crust use the recipe provided above or a store bought crust of your choice
Instructions
How to make homemade vegan mince meat pies Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the dried cranberries, chopped apples, oats, dried dates, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple juice (or water), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until the apples are tender and the cranberries and dates are plump. The mixture should become thick and jam-like.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the coconut oil (or vegan butter) until it’s melted and well incorporated.
- Preheat your oven according to the temperature required for your pie crust recipe.
- Roll out the vegan pie crust dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Place the rolled-out crust in the dish and trim any excess overhang.
- Pour the prepared vegan mince meat filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- If you have extra dough, you can create a lattice pattern on top of the pie or cover it with a full crust and make a few slits for venting.
- Bake the vegan mince meat pie in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool for a bit before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this delightful vegan twist on a classic mince meat pie!
- This vegan mince meat pie will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table, and its fruity and spiced flavors will surely be a hit with friends and family. Happy baking!
Notes
This recipe makes a large batch of mince pie filling.
- Use 2-3 tablespoons as filling for each pie.
- The recipe should make enough for 20-25 pies.
- Any leftover pies or pie filling can be frozen for later.
Vegan pie crust recipe
Here’s a delicious and easy vegan pie crust recipe to make scrumptious mince meat pies:Vegan pie crust recipe Ingredients:
•1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160 grams) •1/4 teaspoon salt •1/2 cup vegan butter or margarine (113 grams), chilled and cut into small cubes •3-4 tablespoons ice-cold waterVegan pie crust Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the chilled vegan butter or margarine cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Add just enough water for the dough to form, but avoid overmixing.
- Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it slightly into a disk shape. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to the required temperature for your mince meat pie recipe.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish. Make sure it’s even and about 1/8 inch thick.
- Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to your pie dish, pressing it gently to line the bottom and sides. Trim any excess overhang.
- Fill the pie crust with your preferred vegan mince meat filling.
- For a single-crust mince meat pie, you can crimp the edges or add a decorative design to the top of the pie with the extra dough.
- Bake the mince meat pie according to your specific recipe instructions until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked.