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
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.
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!
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!
Yield: 12

Mincemeat Crumble Slices
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 35 MTotal time: 45 M
A sweet crumble traybake using mincemeat. The mincemeat crumble slices make a great alternative to traditional mince pies.
Ingredients:
- 300g Self Raising Flour
- 175g Butter, cubed and fridge cold
- 50g Light Muscavado Sugar
- 1 TSP Mixed Spice
- 400g Jar of Mincemeat
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°c (160°fan) and line a 20 x 30cm baking tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, rub together the butter and flour until you get a breadcrumb type consistency. Stir in the sugar and mixed spice.
- Press half the mixture into the base of the tin, then spread the jar of mincemeat over the top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mixture on top and lightly press down.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin before cutting into squares.
Calories
209.19
209.19
Fat (grams)
12.07
12.07
Sat. Fat (grams)
7.53
7.53
Carbs (grams)
22.73
22.73
Fiber (grams)
0.67
0.67
Net carbs
22.05
22.05
Sugar (grams)
4.22
4.22
Protein (grams)
2.60
2.60
Sodium (milligrams)
392.06
392.06
Cholesterol (grams)
31.35
31.35
Calories and nutrition for 1 serving
* Affiliate link. For more information on affiliate links, please see my Disclosure policy
These look so delicious! What a great alternative to mince pies. I totally agree about doing the crumble mix by hand - I think it makes for a better crumble!! :-)
ReplyDeleteYummy! Must try!
ReplyDeleteMade these, served hot with custard for a pudding for those who don’t like Christmas Pudding then finished off cold over the Holidays.
ReplyDeleteTastes Beaut!
I made this as an alternative for those of us that don’t like Christmas Pudding and it was Beautiful. Finished it off cold on Boxing Day.
ReplyDeleteGoing to make this! Just one question. You have listed in the ingredients "1 tsp mixed spices". What spices is that? A mix you have made? I will add nutmeg and cinnamon for now.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly. You can buy mixed spice in the UK. It's a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove. Hope that helps
DeleteFantastic recipe. So easy and quick to make. No fiddly rolling out and freeze really well. Won’t make any other mincemeat recipe now
ReplyDelete