Dessert

15 deliciously festive fruit mince recipes to make this Christmas

There's nothing quite as festive as the aroma of gently-spiced fruit mince drifting through the house! From classic mini pies to a stunning tart with meringue topping, these are our favourite ways to jazz up the Christmas favourite.

To learn how to make the perfect batch of festive mince pies, watch our video below or discover Sophie Gray’s handy guide here.

Plus, try our gorgeous recipe for cranberry and apple fruit mince if you want to have a go at making Christmas mince from scratch – but make sure you get started early!

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