Mince Pies?!
Answers: Ok, I want to make and freeze a few batches of mince pies ready for Christmas, but I'm not sure whether you make them, freeze them then defrost and bake them or bake them, let them cool then freeze them to defrost and eat. Any advice? Thanks!! x x
hi
make pies in the trays as you would before cooking,but put a bit of butter in trays (its easier to take out )
then freeze in trays then take out of tins , place in box or bag in freezer, until you want them then place back in trays to bake,
Make, flat freeze - take out and cook!
Make them, then freeze them. When you want them either defrost naturally (as opposed to using a microwave), or cook from frozen allowing extra time.
I've found the freezing really improves the pastry.
i love mince pies
They shouldn't need freezing!
The modern mincemeat is a fruit conserve, which should keep quite nicely, especially if given a few drops of brandy, or cream sherry per week!
The only issue is keeping the pastry crisp. So get loadsa greaseproof paper!
I would make them in advance, bake them and then freeze them.
(I take it you mean minced meat, and not the mixture we call Christmas mince)
The first choice would be more advisable. You can do it both ways as my mother had done it. But I remember that it becomes soggy after it has been cooked and frozen then you let it thaw. So Make them , Freeze them defrost them and bake them. Good Luck! Have a Very Merry Christmas, may it be filled with Love . May it bring you riches unimaginable with Health, Joy, and Christ at the fore front. Remember to pray for our troops and light a candle for those who can't be with us. It sound like it's going to be a delicious one at your house!!!! M M M