Healthier Mince Pie

Ingredients

Working Method

Granola Base
Blend together the oats, seeds, cinnamon, cranberries and orange zest. Melt together the butter, brown sugar and Golden syrup to dissolve the crystals Blend the above mixes together with the Mincemeat to form a homogeneous mass. Press 100 grams of the mixture firmly into the 70mm round rings. Bake until golden brown for 20 minutes at 160°C.

Chocolate Coating
Temper the Belcolade Selection Lait Cacao Trace chocolate to 30 degree. Dip the base and sides of granola bar in the chocolate and let it set. Decorate with chocolate disc on top.

The story behind the classic Mince Pie

Mince pies originated in the 13th century, brought to Europe by returning Crusaders. The original pies were savory, made with minced meat (often lamb), suet, fruits, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—ingredients inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Over time, the meat content diminished. By the Victorian era, mince pies had become entirely sweet, made with dried fruits, suet, apples, and spices—what we now call "mincemeat." The pies became entenched with Christmas customs.