Originating in Germany, this delicious treat is always a winner. I’ve made this one for Christmas as it is always a favourite in our home. Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas…
It really wouldn’t be Christmas without mincemeat. The beautiful taste of spicy fruit, the sweet and buttery flavours and the dark mellow boozy elements that meld together to make this fantastic ingredient. Today’s recipe is my homemade version that has been tried and tested to produce this dark and delicious preserve. Mincemeat can be used in a variety of ways. It is lovely in a bread and butter pudding or try it in my chocolate truffles. It is great in pastry, and traditional mince pies are always a favourite…
A nicely simple recipe to make for a Christmas treat. Baked in pastry and topped with marzipan, these little bites are a great addition to the Christmas Season… (Here’s the link for the Sweetcrust Pastry Recipe: • How to Make Sweet... )
Now, although I have made biscotti before I thought I would adapt this recipe to make a Christmassy version. These tasty little treats have spices and flavours to highlight the Christmas theme. Pistachios, cranberries & lemon peel also add the festive colours to this beautiful biscuit…
