Rooibos mince pie. Picture: Supplied
Aside from eating as much as we can (well, some of us) during the festive season we also need to keep in mind in making festive dishes with South African ingredients, such as the delectable dessert mince pies recipe.
Mince pies are a traditional sweet pie which originated from the English, just like their sister dessert Christmas cake or fruit pudding, it is a generous filling of ‘mincemeat’ consisting of dried fruits, spices and suet.
Mince pies may not be as popular as they are in the United Kingdom, but they certainly have loyal fans back in South Africa. If you looking to make your own mince pie, this mince pie recipe has South African flavours boasted by the aromatic smell of rooibos.
It will certainly intrigue the palate.
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Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook for at least 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Cool.
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Press half the dough on a baking sheet and spread over the filling. Grate the rest of the dough on top of the filling and bake for about 20-25 minutes till golden brown. Cut into squares.
This recipe is courtesy SA Rooibos Council.
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