You will need two x 12-hole, non-stick bun tins, buttered; about 750g/1lb 10oz of mincemeat; and two crinkle-edged pastry cutters, one 9cm/3.5" and one 8cm/about 3" in diameter To make the pastry ...

You will also need 2 x 12-hole bun trays (not muffin tins ... vanilla and a pinch of salt and beat until soft and smooth. Divide the mincemeat between the pastry cases and top with a dessertspoon ...

Line the bun tins with the larger rounds. Fill the pastry to about half their depth with mincemeat, taking care not to overfill. Brush the edges of the pies with a little beaten egg and cover with ...