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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Easy Mincemeat Crumble Slices Recipe

    Published: Nov 4, 2022 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

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    These easy mincemeat crumble slices make a nice change from traditional mince pies during the festive season, with buttery oat crumble sandwiching the fruity mincemeat middle!

    They're quick and easy to make with just a few store cupboard ingredients, and make delicious homemade Christmas gifts too! You might also like my easy stollen muffins!

    A stack of mincemeat crumble slices.

    The nutty crumble base and topping is super simple to make, either by hand, or in a food processor. It's a job the kids really love doing by themselves!

    Half the crumble mixture is pressed into the prepared tin, before spreading over the mincemeat (a shop-bought jar or homemade!), and then sprinkling the remaining crumble mixture on top! It really is that easy!

    👩‍🍳 Love mincemeat? Try my easy mincemeat flapjacks too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • What is mincemeat?
    • 🔪 How to make mincemeat slices
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More mincemeat recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Quick and easy mincemeat traybake.
    • Perfect for Christmas parties and bake sales.
    • Make ahead and freeze.
    • Simple store cupboard ingredients.
    • A great alternative to mince pies.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients needed to make mincemeat crumble slices.

    Mincemeat - a good quality homemade or shop-bought mincemeat. If you're serving this recipe to vegetarians make sure there is no beef suet in it.

    Flour - plain flour (white or wholemeal).

    Oats - rolled porridge oats - jumbo oats don't work so well.

    Cinnamon - ground cinnamon, or swap for mixed spice.

    Sugar - light brown sugar (muscovado sugar), or swap for golden caster sugar.

    Butter - salted butter balances the sweetness of the mincemeat. The butter needs to be cold and cubed, ready for rubbing into the dry ingredients.

    Walnuts - chopped walnuts add crunch and texture to the crumble topping. Leave them out if you prefer.

    What is mincemeat?

    During Medieval times, mincemeat originally contained minced meat along with fruit and spices. The modern version is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spirits (brandy, rum, or whisky), and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Why not try adding it to an apple crumble?

    🔪 How to make mincemeat slices

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the oven to 190C (170fan/ Gas 5/ 375F) and grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) square baking tin with nonstick baking paper or parchment paper.

    Two: Put the flour, oats, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and rub in the cold cubed butter until you get a breadcrumb consistency. You can do this in the food processor if you prefer, using the pulse setting.

    Three: Stir in the sugar.

    Four: Press half of the crumble mixture into the base of the tin. Compact it down firmly with the back of a heavy metal spoon.

    Five: Spread over the mincemeat.

    Six: Mix the chopped walnuts into the remaining crumble mixture and scatter on top of the mincemeat. Lightly press down with your hands.

    Seven: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

    Eight: Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with icing sugar if you like!

    Step by step process photos for making mincemeat crumble slices.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Don't attempt to cut the mincemeat tray bake into bars until they have completely cooled. It's best to leave them overnight if you can. Speed up the cooling process by placing the tin in the fridge.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the mincemeat slices at festive gatherings - they always make an appearance at our Boxing Day buffet, alongside my puff pastry sausage rolls, Christmas tiffin, Christmas star biscuits, and cranberry and white chocolate blondies!

    You could also enjoy them for dessert! Warm the slices in the microwave and serve with clotted cream, ice cream, or brandy butter! The mincemeat squares make a great alternative to Christmas cake too!

    Mincemeat slices on a wooden board.

    📖 Variations

    • Add the zest of an orange or clementine to the mincemeat.
    • Add a grated apple to the mincemeat for a fruitier flavour.
    • Replace 3 tablespoons of oats with ground almonds for a softer textured bar.
    • Swap the chopped walnuts for crunchy flaked almonds.
    • Serve with creamy custard for a comforting winter pudding.
    • Dust with icing sugar before serving!

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Freeze: They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Once cool, place the bars into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    Mincemeat crumble slice on a blue and white plate.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can I make these gluten-free?

    Yes! Simply replace the plain flour with a gluten-free flour, and make sure the oats are also gluten-free.

    Can I make these dairy free?

    Yes! Replace the butter with a vegan block-style butter. You will also need to make sure the mincemeat is vegan friendly.

    😋 More mincemeat recipes

    • Mincemeat Muffins
    • Puff Pastry Mince Pies
    • Baked Apples with Mincemeat
    • Apple and Mincemeat Crumble
    • Puff Pastry Mincemeat Pinwheels
    • Mincemeat Blondies
    • Christmas Cake Muffins
    A stack of buttery mincemeat crumble slices.

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    A stack of mincemeat crumble slices on a wooden board.
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    Mincemeat Crumble Slices

    These easy mincemeat crumble slices make a nice change from traditional mince pies during the festive season, with buttery oat crumble sandwiching the fruity mincemeat middle!
    Course Baking, Bars
    Cuisine British
    Keyword mincemeat crumble slices, mincemeat slices, mincemeat traybake
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 43 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 386kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Baking Paper

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Plain Flour
    • 200 g Oats
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 200 g Butter salted and cubed
    • 75 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 75 g Walnuts chopped
    • 400 g Mincemeat

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 190°C (170fan/ Gas 5/ 375F) and grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) square baking tin with nonstick baking paper or parchment paper.
    • Put the flour, oats, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and rub in the cold cubed butter until you get a breadcrumb consistency. You can do this in the food processor if you prefer, using the pulse setting.
      200 g Plain Flour, 200 g Oats, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 200 g Butter
    • Stir in the sugar.
      75 g Light Brown Sugar
    • Press half of the crumble mixture into the base of the tin. Compact it down firmly with the back of a heavy metal spoon.
    • Spread over the mincemeat.
      400 g Mincemeat
    • Mix the chopped walnuts into the remaining crumble mixture and scatter on top of the mincemeat. Lightly press down with your hands.
      75 g Walnuts
    • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
    • Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with icing sugar if you like!

    Notes

    Expert Tip:
    • Don't attempt to cut the mincemeat tray bake into bars until they have completely cooled. It's best to leave them overnight if you can. Speed up the cooling process by placing the tin in the fridge.
     
    Variations:
    • Add the zest of an orange or clementine to the mincemeat.
    • Add a grated apple to the mincemeat for a fruitier flavour.
    • Replace 3 tablespoons of oats with ground almonds for a softer textured bar.
    • Swap the chopped walnuts for crunchy flaked almonds.
    • Serve with creamy custard for a comforting winter pudding.
    • Dust with icing sugar before serving!
     
    Storage:
    Store: The flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    Freeze: They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Once cool, place the bars into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Mincemeat Crumble Slices
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    386
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    190
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    127
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    60
    g
    20
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    29
    g
    32
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    10
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    44
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Suja md

      November 04, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing and such a treat! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Nancy

      November 04, 2022 at 3:40 pm

      Wow this mincemeat crumble slices was so delicious. It was an instant hit at home!

      Reply
    3. Louise

      November 04, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love this for a festive bake that isn't the traditional mince pies! So yummy.

      Reply
    4. Tavo

      November 04, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe! I loved the addition of oats and the twist on the traditional mincemeat pies.

      Reply
    5. Andrea

      November 04, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I really like these over a mincemeat pie. They look so crumbly delicious!

      Reply
    6. Tara

      November 04, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      These tasty slices of heaven are best enjoyed with a large glass of milk! So yummy!

      Reply

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