I’m hitting the Advent Calendar at a bit of a gallop today as I’ve just come back from my shopping trip, ugh, on a Saturday afternoon too! Still I can be consoled by my Day Eight make which I undertook last night, with our Knit and Stitch Christmas meeting in mind.
Frangipane Mince Pies! I’ve snuck a couple away for testing with a cuppa this afternoon, the rest are safely in the freezer where I can’t be tempted.
I’ve made these for several years now, and if you haven’t come across them before in the recipe section of Planet Penny they are thoroughly recommended. Instead of the traditional pastry top, which I find can often be dry and claggy, these have light almondy sponge and are very delicious and moreish. Even die hard Mince Pie Refuseniks have succumbed to these!
These are just as they are from the oven for freezing, but they look very pretty with a snowy dusting of icing sugar.
You’ll find the recipe here. Go on, you’re allowed, it’s nearly Christmas!
See you tomorrow…x
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Yummy! They look delicious!
I’ve always liked bakewell tarts and these look like a delicious alternative. And they freeze! I’ve taken a copy of the recipe and will try them.
That’s funny, I have been looking for an alternative mince pie recipe today as mine didn’t go down too well last year. Perhaps I will make these 🙂
Yum!
Oh my goodness these look delicious… I’m definitely making these! Thanks for the recipe.. Hugs, Jill x
Oooh I must have a go at making these. They look deelishus 😉
Loving your advent posts,
Pearletta x
Looks so yummy, Penny! I wish I could have some just now with my tea! x Teje
Mmmmmmmm! 🙂
They look really yummy. I will try them out on my family, who seem to be coming round to mincemeat this year.
They look scrummy Penny. I haven’t had a mince pie yet and can’t quite believe my restrain…I think I might give these a go now that you have tempted me :o) Thanks for sharing x
Your mincepies look gorgeous – will have to try the recipe :0)