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If, like me you love a good mince pie and every year find your self holding back on that first mince pie of the year then this Gluten Free Mince Pie Collection is for you!

This post includes traditional mince pies, flavoured mince pies, chocolate mince pies and frangipane topped mince pies. But wait, there’s more! If you like the flavours of mincemeat than you’ll love my other mince pie inspired recipes that make surer no mincemeat leftovers go to waste when you’ve made all you pies.

This post even gives you tips on how to eat your mince pie, the best ways to store mince pies and wait for it – what festive tipples to drink with your mince pies!

Like I said, I’ve got you covered. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free or vegan? Yep, I’ve got recipes for you because all my recipes are gluten free and many are dairy and egg free too – not that you’d ever guess.

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  • Different types of gluten free pastry
    • Savoury Shortcrust Pastry
    • Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
    • Sweet (Extra Short) Shortcrust Pastry
  • Best butter or butter alternative to use in gluten free pastry
  • Tips on how to get your pies to go golden brown
  • Gluten free mince pie collection
  • Mince pie alternatives
  • Mincemeat Leftovers?
  • Hot or cold mince pies?
  • How to store mince pies?
  • What to top your mince pies with?
  • What to drink with mince pies?
Chocolate Orange Mince Pies
Chocolate Orange Mince Pies (GF, DF, Ve)

Different types of gluten free pastry

There are different type of pastry out there whether you have no dietary requirements or many to consider. The good news is that my pastry recipes cover nearly all dietary needs, assuming you are okay with shop bought gluten free flour blends and can source butters/plant butters that suit your needs. I tend to use three types of pastry on this website, I’m yet to break into the world of puff pastry but I will work on a puff that everyone in my family can eat one day (i.e. gluten and dairy free).

Savoury Shortcrust Pastry

My standard savoury gluten free shortcrust pastry is a 80/20 mix of butter and solid white fat (e.g. Trex or Crisp n Dry), then 200g plain gluten free flour with cold water (approx. 50ml) added to combine.

Variations on this are to add an egg instead of the water, add ground flaxseed and water to make a flax-egg [see below], or add yeast flakes for a umami/cheese flavour. The last addition works amazingly well with quiche recipes such as my Vegan Mature ‘Cheese’ Quiche.

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

The most common sweet gluten free pastry I use in my recipes is once again an 80/20 mix of butter and Trex, 200g of plain gluten free flour, 50-60g of caster sugar and 50ml water (or egg, or flax-egg).

This is my most used style of pastry and appears in most recipes in this Mince Pie Collection.

Sweet (Extra Short) Shortcrust Pastry

For a rich luxurious pastry that’s extra short I use 100% butter, 200g plain gluten free flour, 50-60g sugar (caster or light brown) and an egg or flax-egg.

The last pastry is shorter due to its higher butter content and the more sugar you add the richer the flavour. I talk more about the best butters/plant butters in the next section below.

How to make a flax egg

to make 1 flax egg you need the following ingredients:
– 1tbsp ground flax seed
– 3tbsp water
– 1tsp psyllium husk (optional but does add elasticity to baking)

Simply add all ingredients to a glass and stir before measuring out the other recipe ingredients, by the time you come to use your ‘egg’ mixture it will have thickened to a frog-spawn consistency (thicker if you added psyllium husk)

Then just add to your baking as you would an egg. For 2 eggs double the ingredients but note that recipes that require more than two eggs may fail due to lack of support in the structure.

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Best butter or butter alternative to use in gluten free pastry

The best butters if you can tolerate dairy are unsalted blocks of butter. Steer clear of margarines, olive spreads and cooking butters if you can as these have added water and less fat. Okay, so fat isn’t always good but your pastry will thank you for it!

I find that the best plant based ‘butters’ are hands down the block of butter. Again, I’d recommend avoiding dairy free spreads as they are pumped full of water and have little in the was of stabilisers.; By this I mean that you’ve already lost the gluten in the flour (an important elastic building block) and if your dairy free too you’ve lost natural animal fats (also an important brick in the structure).

Therefore you need a plant based ‘butter’ that starts solid and will harden again to be solid ergo – excellent cement for your baking! Husband works in construction, can you tell?

My go-to blocks of plant butter are Flora Plant Butters and Naturli’ Vegan Block [CONTAINS ALMOND] they currently cost any where between £1.85-£2.25 depending on where you shop.

what plant butters to use in this mince pie collection?
what plant butters to use in this mince pie collection?
what plant butters to use in this mince pie collection?
what plant butters to use in this mince pie collection?

Tips on how to get your pies to go golden brown

Gluten free pastry can have a reputation for looking rather anaemic and un palatable. But I think you’ll agree that the images prove that, with my Mince Pie Collection, there’s not a pale pastry to be seen!

TIP ONE – use a brown sugar. I often go for a soft light brown sugar for added colour and richness of flavour. But I also use golden caster sugar too. This is my favourite method for sweet pastry.

TIP TWO – use a pastry wash or glaze. This could be a simple diluted apricot jam, beaten egg or soya milk and brown sugar mix. All of which will add colour to your crust.

TIP THREE – toast under a grill or use a chefs torch. The later works well but you have to focus on one spot for a few seconds and the colour can end up uneven and slightly unnatural looking.

TIP FOUR – dust with icing sugar before baking. This method means that the powdered sugar melts and caramelises. This is great but can lead to scorching and burnt bits.

And for savoury pastry. Grilling works best but you want have the added colour from a brown sugar so to ensure a golden colour I mix a a bit of soya milk and naturally gluten free Henderson’s Relish or gluten Worcester sauce.

Gluten free mince pie collection

So here we are, presenting my mince pie collection to date. I have no doubt this collection will grow year-to-year as new trends pop up.

Luxury Gluten Free Stollen Mince Pies
A deliciously cheeky fusion of two wonderful traditional Christmas recipes, the humble mince pie and heart-warming Stollen combine to make these Stollen Mince Pies, let’s start a new tradition! These are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan too so everyone can enjoy them.
Check out this recipe
Stollen Mince Pies with marzipan
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Mince Pies
These Chocolate Orange Mince Pie are a delightful twist on the traditional classic Mince Pies, with dark chocolate chips dispersed in the rich mincemeat and a kick of orange extract these mince pie are sure to please at any festive gathering.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Orange Mince Pies
Gluten Free Orange Flavour Mince Pies
These mince pies are a step above your average mince pies, adding an orange concentrate makes these so much more decadent, a true indulgent treat for the festive time of year
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Mince Pies with Orange Pastry
Vegan Meringue Topped Mince Pies
A delicious fusion of two wonderful traditional recipes, the humble mince pie and meringue pie combine to make these Vegan Meringue Topped Mince Pies with a gluten free sweet crust pastry, let’s start a new tradition!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Meringue Mince Pies

Mince pie alternatives

So maybe you love the idea of a mince pie and want to join in with the festivities but you’ve never really like the spiced mincemeat filling? Not to worry, I’ve got your back too! These Ecclefechan Tarts have never seen a pinch of spice so you get a fruity mini pie experience without the festive overload of twenty-billion spices!

The second recipe is technically an Easter on but get your hands on a gluten free fruit loaf and you can make these fruity treacle tarts. No need to add any additional spice, the fruit loaf will have that bit covered already.

Gluten Free Ecclefechan Tarts
The humble Ecclefechan Tart is a wonderfully traditional tart originating in the small town of Ecclefechan. With simple, easy to source ingredients these tarts are a nod towards a mince pie but without the festive spices you'd expect and an egg to bind the filling together. This can make 6-8 tarts depending on the depth of your baking tin.
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Gluten Free Hot Cross Bun Treacle Tarts
The merging of two traditional recipes, these Gluten Free Hot Cross Bun Treacle Tarts combine hot cross buns and the delicious treacle tart in one mini bite. Made gluten free with easy adaptations to make the recipe dairy free and vegan too. A great simple recipe for the Easter tea table and great to use up those slightly stale hot cross buns.
Check out this recipe
Mini Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns Treacle Tarts

Mincemeat Leftovers?

What do you do with any leftover mincemeat? That simple dollop it on a festive tart tatin or stir some into a rice pudding. There’s so many ways to use up mincemeat once you’ve made your mince pies.

Festive Gluten Free Tart Tatin
This quick and easy to make Festive Tart Tatin is a wonderful way to use up dried fruits, marzipan and mincemeat. At the end you get a delicious tart in no time at all with gluten free ingredients plus no egg or dairy.
Check out this recipe
Decorative Festive Tart Tatin made Gluten Free
Gluten Free Mincemeat and Apple Eve’s Pudding
How to take a delicious traditional bake and add an extra ingredient to blow your mind! Made gluten free with dairy free and egg free instructions. This Mincemeat and Apple Eve's Pudding is super indulgent and makes for an excellent pudding for family and friends. Delicious served hot with custard or lashing of cream.
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Mincemeat and Apple Eve's Pudding and custard served up in a retro bowl with a jug of custard in the background
Dairy Free Festive Rice Pudding
A delicious twist on the traditional Rice Pudding recipe. This Festive Rice Pudding is made the sweet mincemeat, orange and topped with luxurious brandy soaked cranberries. It's all gluten free and made dairy free and vegan too so more people can enjoy this comfort food pudding.
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Festive Rice Pudding made with mincemeat and topped with brandy soaked cranberries

Hot or cold mince pies?

Mince pies are equally delicious eaten hot or cold, but who could resist a warm mince pie on a cold winters evening with a glass of mulled wine?

The best way to heat mince pies for parties and guests is to pop them onto a baking tray and simply reheat them in a moderate oven for 5-10 minutes. The mincemeat warms up really quickly but won’t be the nuclear heat as if baking them from scratch!

For an added luxury you could remove the tops of the mince pies (if they have lids) and add a little dollop of brandy butter of a drizzle of your favourite spirit. Then heat them in the oven with the lids replaced.

If eating mince pies on my own I’ll always opt for the good ole zap in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (my microwave is 900w). Then I add the brandy butter afterwards as microwaves have a habit of sending the butter into major melt down!

Like your mince pies cold? Never fear, they still taste delicious with a lump of brandy butter or how about a big fat collop of my Homemade Vegan Clotted Cream?

Stollen Mince Pies with marzipan
Stollen Mince Pies with frangipane topping and a hidden ball of marzipan

How to store mince pies?

If you’re like me you’ll have made way more mince pies than you need. I tend to store mine in a Tupperware container but if I have made oodles too many I freeze a few for a later date (or you can keep them in the fridge).

That said, all my mince pies last ages. I’ve kept mine for two weeks and they’ve still been fine to eat hold or cold.

Gluten Free Christmas Gift Guide

Every Year I update this post on Glutarama’s website to give you the latest gluten free gifts perfect for a loved one or to gift yourself. The guide is broken into advent calendars, gifts for the Christmas Day, hampers for gifts or to cater for a gluten free Christmas and finally I try to find something a bit special to treat yourself in the new year.

Gluten Free Christmas Gifts Guide; my favourite gift ideas

What to top your mince pies with?

Luxury Dairy Free Brandy Butter
A simple vegan Brandy Butter just like store bought butter, keeps for up to 1 month and works as the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies and other festive desserts and treats.
Check out this recipe
Vegan and Dairy Free Brandy Butter Recipe
Simple Dairy Free Brandy Sauce
Easy dairy free brandy sauce accompaniment to your Christmas Pudding, mince pies or whatever other pudding you enjoy over the festive period. So simple to make in minutes or in advance to save time on Christmas Day.
Check out this recipe
Brandy Sauce for Christmas Pudding - gluten free, dairy free and vegan

What to drink with mince pies?

Finally, now I’ve made your mind boggle with this mince pie collection, what’s the perfect tipple to go with your mince pies? Being dairy free I happen to have a few traditional favourites here that I’ve made safe to drink if you can tolerate dairy. I’ve also added links to the quintessential mulled wine recipe – but not one, two recipes!

Mulled Cider or Apple Juice as a Non-Alcoholic Alternative | Tin and Thyme
Ditch the mulled wine this Christmas and make mulled cider or mulled apple juice instead? It’s lighter, fruitier and more refreshing.
Check out this recipe
Mulled Cider or Apple Juice as a Non-Alcoholic Alternative | Tin and Thyme
Mulled Wine Recipe The Perfect Fall Drink
Easy mulled wine recipe. A flavorful combination of wine, citrus and spices perfect for a holiday dinner, or enjoyed on a chilly day.
Check out this recipe
Mulled Wine Recipe The Perfect Fall Drink
Homemade Dairy Free Baileys
This Homemade Dairy Free and Vegan Baileys Recipe is simple to follow showing you how to make (in my opinion) the most delicious creamy liqueur there ever was! This recipe will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. But, honestly who's going to keep it for that long?
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free Bailey's Recipe, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, nut free perfect for #christmas #festivities #seasonal #parties #drinks
Homemade Vegan Chocolate Orange Baileys
A deliciously rich and creamy Irish Cream that’s gluten free and dairy free too, nobody need miss out this Christmas, perfect for a gift…or enjoy all to yourself! This recipe make 1 litre of Bailey’s.
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Baileys Recipe
No Eggnog – A Vegan Festive Drink
This vegan Eggnog is deliciously creamy custard like festive liqueur that you simply would not believe is eggless and dairy free. Perfect to festive parties and homemade Christmas gifts.
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No Eggnog - a dairy free and eggless version of the festive drink
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