Making mince pies - when?

I made my own mincemeat a while ago so was thinking about making some mince pies now (have eaten a packet DH bought ) but I have a few Q's.

Which pastry is best, shortcrust? Feel free to link to recipes
How long will they keep once made?
Can I freeze them?

TIA

I make these every year and the pastry is lovely and easy to make. I have never frozen them though as I always make them at the last minute (the final thing to get me in the Christmas mood lol).

Ditto Caroline
We also always make the cranberry "mincemeat" as I can't stand the regular stuff.
Tastes yummy with a marzipan star on the top as well (added after they've cooked) if you're a marziapn addict like me...

Ditto Caroline
We also always make the cranberry "mincemeat" as I can't stand the regular stuff.
Tastes yummy with a marzipan star on the top as well (added after they've cooked) if you're a marziapn addict like me...

I've made a boozy cranberry mincemeat this year which is a Mary Berry recipe. I have to say it smelled lovely when I was making it. I normally make the suet free on in the Nigella Domestic Godess book, Hettie Potters I think.

You are like my sister when it comes to marzipan. As kids, I used to pick the marzipan layer off my cake and give it to her to eat and she always obliged!

Louise's mince pies are yummy, much better than shop bought ones- recipe here
viewtopic.php?f=73&t=33168
sadly I am the only one here who likes them and am short of time so will be buying some!

Louise's mince pies are yummy, much better than shop bought ones- recipe here
viewtopic.php?f=73&t=33168
sadly I am the only one here who likes them and am short of time so will be buying some!

Thanks (There may or may not be some in your parcel )

@Shaunie They keep for 3-5 days and possibly longer although they're eaten too quickly And yes you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

Hi Louise,

Just wondering - in your recipe, do 36 mince pies take 3lbs of mincemeat? I'm sorry - I have no idea how much would be a pound! Just trying to work out how much I'd need to make as I wouldn't want to end up with tonnes of leftover mincemeat.

Thanks,
Sarah

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I never used to like them until DH made me eat a warm one with clotted cream (he's from Devon ) and now I love them!