{"id":8742,"date":"2023-12-20T08:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T08:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/?p=8742"},"modified":"2023-12-20T08:48:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T08:48:56","slug":"very-easy-mince-pies-have-a-chocolatey-twist-and-can-be-cooked-in-an-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/everyday-meals\/very-easy-mince-pies-have-a-chocolatey-twist-and-can-be-cooked-in-an-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Very easy&#8217; mince pies have a chocolatey twist and can be cooked in an air fryer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/mince-pies-recipe-5123983.jpg?r=1703060573414\"><\/p>\n<p>Mince pies don&#8217;t have to be complicated to make from scratch, in fact, they can be whipped up from just five ingredients and the help of an air fryer.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, baking expert Candice Bannister of Candy&#8217;s Cupcakes said: &#8220;Mince pies are the go-to bake of the season and a lot of people assume they are complicated to make, which is not true!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They require minimal ingredients and the main part of the recipe is creating the pastry, so if you&#8217;ve ever done this before, it will be very easy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We love a drizzle of melted chocolate or Biscoff to the top but some sugar or cinnamon is just as good.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While they can be cooked in the oven, those with an air fryer can make use of the energy-efficient appliance for ease.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Storage method for mince pies helps them stay fresh for weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/mince-pies-recipe-5123987.jpg?r=1703060573460\"><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>225g mincemeat (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>Melted chocolate (chocolate of choice, measure from the heart!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Pastry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>225g all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>115g unsalted butter (cold and cubed)<\/li>\n<li>Two to three tablespoons of cold water<\/li>\n<li>A pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; 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