Crumble Mince Squares

These are a very simple yet credible alternative to the mince pie and so light and delicious.

Preparation time is 10 minutes and there is no need to make pastry its just crumble mix top and bottom with mince meat sandwiched in the middle.

Equipment

1 tin 28cm x 18cm (11" x 7")

Ingredients

10oz / 275g plain flour

2oz  / 60g  self raising flour

8oz  / 225g slightly salted butter

6oz / 175g caster sugar

1 jar mincemeat

Method

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 / 375f / 190c

2. Grease the tin and line the bottom with greaseproof paper

3. Place the flours, butter and sugar in a large bowl and rub the fat into the flour using the tips of your thumbs and index fingers. The crumble should resemble course breadcrumbs.

4. Tip half of the crumble mix into the bottom of the tin and lightly press the mixture into the tin. pour over the mincemeat and spread evenly over the base. sprinkle over the remaining crumble mix and once again press down lightly and smooth the top.

5. Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 35 - 45 minutes.

6. Cool in the tin and slice into 24 squares, serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar.