A yummy Christmas mincemeat is essential for a good mince pie. It is best done a month before to allow the flavours to develop but will still work if made a week before. This mincemeat is suet free, using coconut oil instead, giving it an almost tropical flavour accompanied with the rum.
Prep: 15-20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes plus 30 minutes resting time for the pastry
Cook: 10-15 minutes
Prep: 40 minutes plus 2-24 hours hanging
Cook: 1 hour and 30 minutes