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Raw Mince Pies Recipe – Vegan & Gluten-free

This is my first Christmas recipe on theblog this year…yay!

Delicious raw/no-bake mince pies that are so easy to make and taste amazingwithout any added sugar, dairy or wheat!

When I first moved to the UK around 11 years ago (my goodness how time flies!) and during my first ever proper Christmas day celebration with myuncles, granddad and cousins, I tried a mince pie for the first time.

Did I like it? NO!

I actually hated it! First of all I found the name so confusing. You would assume a mince pie would contain minced meat, but instead I had a mouth full of raisins, which I wasn’t too keen on. I wasn’t keen on the the flavour and texture overall. Those were the days when my taste buds werestill underdeveloped as I hadn’t experienced anything like that growing up in Iraq.

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Having said that, there were a lot of things I ‘hated’ when I first moved here, avocado being one of them…WHAT??

11 years on and I now like almost anything! I’m not a fussy eater at all and there is only afew things I don’t like, mince pies definitely not being one of them!

I have learned to appreciate and come to love all kinds of different flavours and textures. I guess that’s one of the many advantages of being a foodie at heart.

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These raw mince pies are so easy to make using ingredients that are easy to find at most supermarkets – no fancy superfoods or trendy ingredients here so anyone and everyone can make them! They’re vegan, gluten-free and much much healthier than the shop bought version.

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For the base, I’m using a simple mix of oats (ground into a flour), ground almonds, milled flaxseed and melted coconut oil to help bring the ingredients together.

For the filling, I blended together apricots, dates and raisins with some festive spices and orange peel. Couldn’t be easier to make and tastes so Christmassy!

Raw Mince Pies - Vegan & Gluten-free

2016-12-09 07:52:44

Serves 12

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For the base

  1. 1 + 1/4 cup (150g) oat flour (plain oats ground into a flour in the food processor) - use gluten-free oats if you're allergic/intolerant
  2. 1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds
  3. 1 tbsp milled flaxseed
  4. 1/4 tsp salt
  5. 4.5 tbsp coconut oil, melted

For the mince meat filing

  1. 1/2 cup (65g) raisins
  2. 1/2 cup (90g) dates
  3. 1/2 cup (100g) dried apricots
  4. 1.5 tsp mixed spice
  5. Pinch of salt
  6. 1 tbsp milled flaxseed
  7. Juice of 1 orange - about 6 tbsp
  8. Zest of 1 orange

To make the mince meat

  1. Blend all the ingredients together until the texture somewhat resembles that of mince meat.
  2. To make the base - mix together all the ingredients until you have a crumbly dough.
  3. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  4. Press into a 12 cup mini silicon muffin tray saving about 1/4 of the mixture to create the star shaped topping.
  5. Transfer to the freezer and chill for 30-60 minutes to make the cups easier to remove from the tray.
  6. Take out of the freezer and start filling with the mince meat mixture.
  7. Use the remaining of the base mixture to create stars - sprinkle a little bit of flour on a clean kitchen surface and start rolling out the dough. Using a small star shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes and use it to top the pies.
  8. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.
  9. Enjoy!

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Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:49+01:00December 12, 2018|Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

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    Angie@Angie's RecipesDecember 9, 2016 at 4:57 pm - Reply

    Who would have thought that these mince pies are raw….absolutely droolworthy!

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    Natalie | Feasting on FruitDecember 9, 2016 at 5:08 pm - Reply

    I’ve never had a mince pie either, but based on the ingredients it sounds like the sort of thing I would love! Mouthful of raisin–sounds yummy to me 😀 It is so funny how tastebuds evolve and change though, I clearly remember a time when I hated avocado too. But these little no-bake pie cuties are a perfect way to dive into holiday recipe creation! I love love love the star top, and nothing is more winter-perfect than that heavenly dusting of sugar-snow. They are so easy I must try them 🙂

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    Rebecca @ Strength and SunshineDecember 9, 2016 at 5:51 pm - Reply

    So I’ve never had mince pie, but these look like they will win anyone over!! May have to throw in some figs too, but I’m loving these cute little bites!

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    PetraDecember 13, 2016 at 2:02 pm - Reply

    These mince pies look amazing! I cannot believe they are actually raw!

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    BarbDecember 19, 2016 at 3:35 pm - Reply

    I would love to try and make these, but what is “mixed spice”?

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    Lucianne QuinnFebruary 9, 2017 at 10:00 pm - Reply

    Already missing these!! Making them again this weekend…perfect anytime of the year if you ask me! Thank you for a fantastic recipe xx

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    PatrycjaMarch 22, 2017 at 11:13 am - Reply

    You are amazing!!! Your recepis look very delicious! 🙂

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    Elle FrizzellNovember 20, 2017 at 2:21 pm - Reply

    I don’t like traditional mince pies but these sound delicious. I think i’ll sub raisins for currants and apriocts for cranberries. Yum.

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    AngelaDecember 20, 2017 at 1:44 am - Reply

    Nadia this recipe looks amazing – thank you. It’s much too hot to put the oven (or dehydrator) on – S Australia…..it doesn’t feel like Christmas : ( (I’m English) BUT I’m sure things will look so much better when I make some of these beauties – thank you again.

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    CubbyDecember 13, 2018 at 4:46 pm - Reply

    I always make mince pies at Christmas. A vegan, gf version is most welcome! I think I bettergive these a go. Thankyou Nadia xxx

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    DianeDecember 14, 2018 at 2:50 pm - Reply

    Is “mixed spice” the same as allspice?

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    Cassie Autumn TranDecember 17, 2018 at 5:53 am - Reply

    Looks so so yummy! I never had a mince pie in a while since returning from London many years ago. Who knew they could be recreated in a raw form? Love that transformation!

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FAQs

Why is mincemeat not vegan? ›

Most mincemeat is vegan or vegetarian suet that is used in place of animal suet, so in most cases you'll be in luck. The only thing that might make it not-so-vegan is the addition of brandy, as some types aren't vegan. If you're not sure, double check the ingredients label.

What odd ingredient did mince pies once contain? ›

This Victorian mince-pie recipe (1861) from Mrs Beeton calls for minced beef to be added to the mincemeat, which was a common ingredient in Mince Pies before the 1900s.

What are vegan mince pies made of? ›

🍰 Vegan Mince Pie Ingredients

Raisins & Currants: The main body of the mincemeat filling! Chopped Mixed Peel: There for that extra zesty sweetness and a little chunky bite. Shredded Vegetable Suet: It's like firm, shredded vegetable shortening. Dark Brown Sugar: Mmm, winter warmer!

What's the difference between mince pie and meat pie? ›

They are two completely different kinds of pies. Mince pie, also known as mincemeat pie, is made of fruits and contains no meat. It is sweet. A meat pie is savory or spicy and is usually a fried pie, filled with ground meat and onions, spices like cumin, chili peppers, etc.

What is the name of the vegan mince? ›

Quorn Mince, like the full Quorn range is powered by Quorn mycoprotein, a super-protein that makes great-tasting meat-free meals. How many calories in Quorn Mince? Quorn Mince contains 69 calories per serving (75g). It's also high in protein, high in fibre and low in saturated fat.

What is a vegan substitute for mince? ›

Best Ground Beef Substitutes – Plant Based
  • Lentils. Cooked lentils are my number one go-to when I'm looking for a vegetarian alternative to ground beef. ...
  • Tofu or Tempeh. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • White Beans, Butter Beans & Black Beans. ...
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What was the original mincemeat pie? ›

The reason mincemeat is called meat is because that's exactly what it used to be: most often mutton, but also beef, rabbit, pork or game. Mince pies were first served in the early middle ages, and the pies were quite sizeable, filled with a mixture of finely minced meat, chopped up fruit and a preserving liquid.

What do Americans call mincemeat? ›

We call it “ground beef”. Usually when purchasing we have to specify the meat:fat ratio as well; so, for example, it might be 80:20 or 93:7. Let's start with what the British call it which is either minced beef, or beef mince. Apparently, the American word for mincing is grinding, so minced beef is ground beef.

What is another name for mince pie? ›

The early mince pie was known by several names, including "mutton pie", "shrid pie" and "Christmas pie". Typically, its ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, suet, a range of fruits, and spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

What pie shells are vegan? ›

Keebler Ready Pie Crust

These crusts are made with palm oil, wheat flour, cane sugar, and a few other simple ingredients. Not only is this crust vegan, but it's also kosher. It also comes with a quick and simple recipe that you can use to make a delicious vegan key lime pie.

What brand of pie is vegan? ›

Claim Jumper. Easily located in the frozen dessert section of several standard grocery stores, Claim Jumper makes snagging a vegan pie a breeze. Fruit pies—including apple, peach, and razzleberry flavors—make up their vegan varieties.

What pies at mcdonalds are vegan? ›

Fortunately, McDonald's apple pies are vegan!

What is the slang term for mince pies? ›

Mince pies = eyes

This is a term used widely in London even to this day, usually to describe a girl's features. Her eyes would be described as Minces, an even more slang term from the original mince pies.

Do they have mince pies in America? ›

Mincemeat pie is a dish that isn't very common in the American kitchen, which can lead to some confusion for cooks, even those on the Allrecipes staff.

Why are mince pies only eaten at Christmas? ›

According to reports, medieval people believed that if you ate a mince pie every day between Christmas and Twelfth Night, you'd be brimming with luck and happiness for the next 12 months. While there may not be any truth in the old myth, the tradition of eating mince pies every Christmas has certainly stuck.

When did they stop putting meat in mincemeat? ›

By the 18th century it was more likely to be tongue or even tripe, and in the 19th century it was minced beef. It was not until the late Victorian period and early 20th Century that mince pies dropped the meat and had all fruit fillings (albeit with suet). Even today there are traditions associated with mince pies.

Why do vegans still eat fake meat? ›

Modern mock-meat tastes good

Because the flavour's in the texture and seasonings, not in the meat itself. One main reason why vegans love mock meats is simply because they taste banging.

Why is it called mincemeat when there's no meat? ›

Mincemeat is a combination of chopped dried fruits, spices, sugar, nuts, distilled spirits, a fat of some type and sometimes meat. The name is a carryover from 15th century England when mincemeat did indeed have meat in the mix; in fact, the whole point of mincemeat was to preserve meat with sugar and alcohol.

Did mincemeat used to contain meat? ›

The reason mincemeat is called meat is because that's exactly what it used to be: most often mutton, but also beef, rabbit, pork or game. Mince pies were first served in the early middle ages, and the pies were quite sizeable, filled with a mixture of finely minced meat, chopped up fruit and a preserving liquid.

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