Walkers Shortbread Glenfiddich Mince Pies, 372 g

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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. Mince pies and whisky... Christmas just wouldn’t be quite right without them! Walkers Glenfiddich Luxury Mincemeat Tarts bring both of these yuletide favourites together in these sumptuous luxury mincemeat tarts. 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 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. This batch I have now, I have decided not to leave one out for him . Both Santa and I think they are delicious although Santa must have an eating problem as he always leaves a little bit of pastry on his plate, I think it is to let me know he has been (He tends to leave the presents in a different room)

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. 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.

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. Although you can freeze them with icing, it’s not something we would advise as icing, in general, doesn’t freeze that well.Add icing after thawing or simply sprinkle with icing sugar if you’re short for time.

In 1413, King Henry V served a mincemeat pie at his coronation. Henry the VII was fond of the meaty Christmas pie as a main dish, filled with minced meat and fruit. Mince pies have been known under several names over the years. Christmas pyes indicate their popularity at this time of year, shrid pies refer to the shredded suet and meat, crib cakes which allude to baby Jesus in his crib, and wayfarer’s pies, as they were a traditional treat served to travelling visitors. They have been referred to as mince pies in literature by countless dignitaries and important historical figures. Flash Freeze: Pop them onto a baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching each other. Put the whole thing into the freezer and freeze them for a few hours. These are my hubby's favorite! Delicious flavour, and always arrive fresh. He likes he just warmed a little and nothing on the side. There is nothing like a delicious Glenfiddich Mince Pie that's drenched in Birds Custard! These are most definitely an essential holiday treat: We stopped by the Walkers Headquarters on our last trip to Scotland preCOVID partly because we love all their products and partly because their Headquarters used to be my old boarding school......the staff were ever so lovely and welcoming if you ever get a chance to visit you should stop by! 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 Mince pies are an essential part of Christmas in our home. I do bake my own but these Walkers mince pies are a bit nicer. The pastry is light with a lovely buttery taste, the filling is delicious and although generous not overpowering.Make Your Mince Pies: Prepare them by following your favourite recipe. But obviously stop before you get to baking them. You can make them in your usual baking pan as you normally would using your favourite mincemeat. Every single time I have had a mince pie in my life I always need to leave one out for Santa Claus. If you love freshly baked mince pies then this is the option for you. You get all the benefits of freshly baked homemade pies and can also cut out some of the time by preparing them early and freezing them. Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies are perfect if you don’t have the time (or inclination) to make your own mince pies this December.

The only exception is if you have previously frozen unbaked mince pies and have now baked them and decided to freeze some. This would be fine. Do Mince Pies Freeze Well?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 Skip the suet for vegetarians—The filling for mince pies typically usessuet,which is an animal fat. If you don't eat meat, look for a vegetarian version or makeyour own mincemeatusing an alternative fat such as cold butter or shortening. 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.