Mince pies are an easy, festive treat that many families bake at Christmas. But when searching for a recipe online, you're spoilt for choice. Surely, though, there can be no better choice than the ...

Medieval bakers at work in the 15th century - Hulton Archive Medieval mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives suggest. Centuries-old recipes ...

Mince pies are everywhere at Christmas, but they’re a little bit like Marmite – you either love them, or hate them. If you’re firmly in the ‘love’ camp, you may have packed a few away so far over the ...

Whenever I spend the holidays in the US, I make my mom's mince pies. The sweet treat filled with dried fruit, spices, and brandy makes me feel like I'm back in the UK. They're relatively easy to make ...

Nothing beats biting into a piping hot, spiced mince pie with crumbly pastry and lashings of fruit. But whipping up mince pies from scratch can be time-consuming, particularly when you're waiting for ...

12:58, Fri, Dec 5, 2025 Updated: 13:00, Fri, Dec 5, 2025 There's nothing better than sinking your teeth into a warm, spiced mince pie with buttery pastry and plenty of fruit. However, making mince ...

Mince pies are one of my favourite treats during the festive period. They're deliciously fruity, packed with spices and fruits and usually include a buttery pastry. However, this year, I haven't been ...