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Ultimate Healthy Fruit Mince Pies

These guilt-free fruit mince pies blend traditional flavors with healthy ingredients, making them the perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 14 pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mince Filling
  • 1.5 cups mixed dried fruit (like raisins, sultanas, or chopped dried apricots)
  • 2 pieces apples, diced (use Granny Smith for balance)
  • 1 large carrot, finely grated adds natural sweetness
  • 1 pieces orange zest for refreshing citrus note
  • 0.5 cups fresh orange juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 0.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract recommended
For the Pastry Crust
  • 3 cups oat flour gluten-free if needed
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil substitute with butter if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust sweetness to taste
  • 0.5 cups cold water for binding

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit Mince Filling
  1. Combine all the ingredients for the fruit mince filling in a pot. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and flavors meld. Let it cool.
Preheat Your Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin plus 2 extra muffin cups.
Make the Pastry Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of oat flour, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, and 2 tablespoons of honey/maple syrup. Mix until well combined. Gradually add 1/2 cup of cold water to form a soft dough.
Form the Crust
  1. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles to fit the muffin holes, pressing the dough firmly into each cavity. Stab the bottom of the dough lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Fill with Fruit Mince
  1. Fill each crust with a generous tablespoon of fruit mince. Roll out any remaining dough to cut into decorative shapes and place them on top of the filled pies.
Bake
  1. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure the coconut oil is cooled before adding it to the mixture. For a more flavorful crust, you can add a pinch of salt and a dash of nutmeg.