Mincemeat Slices

5 from 3 votes

These Mincemeat Slices are made with Rye Flour and Oat base and topping which also has a hint of nutmeg flavour. Use a luxury jar of sweet Mincemeat with spices, cherries and Kirsh for extra Christmas flavours.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Afternoon Tea, Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Nutmeg crust, Sweet Mincemeat

Servings:

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Lynn

Equipment

8x8inch (20x20cm) square baking tin
Baking Parchment

Ingredients

150 g butter
75 g soft light brown sugar
225 g light Rye flour. Wholemeal or Dark Rye flour are also fine.
110 g porridge oats not jumbo oats
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg cinnamon is also nice.
225 g mincemeat sweet mincemeat

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/ 180 Fan Oven
Grease and line a 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) with baking parchment.
Gently melt the butter and sugar in a large pan over a medium heat until the butter and sugar have melted.
150 g butter, 75 g soft light brown sugar
Mix together the flour, porridge oats and Nutmeg in a bowl.
225 g light Rye flour., 110 g porridge oats, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Take the melted butter and sugar off the heat and gradually add the flour and oat mixture. Mix all the ingredients until well combined with no dry floury bits.
Spoon half the mixture into the prepared baking tin. Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, firmly and evenly press down the mixture getting into all of the corners. Press as firm as you can to avoid a crumbly bake.
Spread the mincemeat evenly over the top followed by the remaining oat mixture over the top of the mincemeat. Pressing down firmly and evenly.
225 g mincemeat
Bake the Mincemeat Slices in the centre of the oven for 20 mins or until baked with a lightly golden brown top. Leave to cool completely on a cake rack before slicing into square with a sharp knife. A serrated knife is ideal.

Notes

Storage

These Mincemeat slices will keep in an airtight container for a couple of days. I am not sure if they are freezer friendly as this is not something I have tried.

Baker's Tips

To get the best possible flavour try using Rye or Wholemeal flours.
Jars of Mincemeat are often available at reduced prices in the New Year. Buy a jar or two and use the clean empty jars to make Jam and Marmalade in the summer.

FAQ

Why are My Mincemeat Slices Crumbly?

Make sure you firmly press down the Oaty base in the prepared tin, before adding the Mincemeat layer.

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