Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares/Slices
Mincemeat and oat squares/slices are a traditional Christmas dessert in British cuisine, dating back to the 16th century. Originally, mincemeat was made with actual meat, but over time, the recipe evolved to include fruits, spices, and suet.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares/Slices
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
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Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add it to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
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Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form the base.
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Spread the mincemeat evenly over the base.
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Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top of the mincemeat.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares or slices.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
