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Article: THE MINCE PIE TASTE TEST.(Verve)
- Article from:
- The Star (South Africa)
- Article date:
- December 6, 2007
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A Christmas mince pie is, traditionally, made with a rich butter pastry crammed with a selection of dried fruits and candied peel, plumped up with brandy. It is best served warm, with a light dusting of castor sugar.
CHOOSING MINCE PIESPointers from the panel
l The pastry is the key to a good mince pie. Sadly, most of the commercial pies are made with pastry that is not made with butter.
l Select mince pies that have an aroma of Christmas mince meat - this is usually a good indication of the quality and freshness of the filling.
l The panel preferred the traditional mince pies to those crammed with extras, such as cranberries.
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