Mincemeat Crumble Slices

A sweet crumble traybake using mincemeat. The mincemeat crumble slices make a great alternative to traditional mince pies.

I like Mince Pies but I don't love them. I've never been a massive fan of pastry if I'm honest. What I definitely do love however are these Mincemeat Crumble Slices. Moreish, buttery crumble, sandwiching moist fruity mincemeat.

WHAT IS MINCEMEAT?

Originally mincemeat contained meat, although these days contains a mixture of dried fruit like currants and raisins, a spirit like brandy, spices such as cinnamon and mixed spice and beef suet (although you can make vegetarian mincement with vegetable shortening instead).

MINCEMEAT IN A TRAYBAKE

You can make the crumble base and topping really quickly in a food processor, but I prefer to rub in the butter and flour by hand.

Half the crumble mixture is pressed into the tin, then you spread on the mincemeat, before sprinkling the remaining crumble on the top.

Once cooked and cooled I pop the whole tin in the fridge overnight to firm up, before cutting into large squares.

A dollop of clotted cream on top is lovely, or you could reheat slices in the microwave and serve it as a warm pudding with custard.

TOP TIPS FOR MAKING THE CRUMBLE SLICES

Add some extra fruit into the mincemeat for added fruitiness - dried cranberries would be nice.
Stir some chopped nuts into the crumble mixture for added texture and taste.
Serve warm with custard for an easy dessert or clotted cream for a decadent sweet treat

OTHER MINCEMEAT RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Mincemeat and Marzipan Cake from Lucy Loves
Easiest Ever Mince Pies from Taming Twins
Easy Mince Pies for the freezer from Jam and Clotted Cream

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

All you need to make these mincemeat crumble slices, are a nice big mixing bowl* to make the crumble topping, and a non stick baking tin*

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Weigh out the flour in a large mixing bowl and cut the cold butter into cubes.

Step 2: Rub in the butter and flour until you get breadcrumbs form.

Step 3: Stir the light brown sugar (you could use caster sugar if you preferred), into the breadcrumb mix.

Step 4: Press half of the mixture into a lined tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon.

Step 5: Spread a 400g jar of mincemeat over the base.

Step 6: Now spread over the other half of the crumble base and lightly press down. Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.

Mincemeat crumble slice ready for the oven

PIN IT FOR LATER!

Leave the crumble slices to cool before cutting into slices. They can be frozen at this stage if you don't need them straight away.

A dusting of icing sugar before serving is a nice finishing touch!

TRY THIS NEXT!

APPLE CRUMBLE BARS

These sweet and moreish apple crumble bars are a great way of using up Bramley apples from your tree. A few tablespoons of mincemeat mixed into the apples, would take it to the next level of yumminess.

Want to give these mincemeat crumble slices a try? Read on for the recipe in full!

Mincemeat Crumble Slices

Baking

Yield: 12

Author: Beth Sachs