Here are this year's mince pies:

The pastry was a little problematic this year; I made it in two batches and one seemed to need more egg, of which I refused to crack another to add more, and therefore resulted in the pastry having to be thicker to hold together. But I have not tried one yet so they might be fine.

I also used a jar of mince meat which I'd purchased at a reduced price at the end of last Christmas and found it dries out somewhat, which is no bad thing, since I lubricated it a day before use with a good slosh of brandy.

Also, I was quite pleased how my quantities, which I have refined over the years resulted in a perfect balance of pastry and mincemeat, with none of either left over.

They shall be subjected on family tomorrow.

I wish you all a happy Christmas and thank all for following along with this year's Advent Calendar.