Sweet mincemeat samosas
Crisp filo triangles filled with sweet dried-fruit mincemeat and scented with cinnamon and nutmeg. A festive British dessert, served with icing sugar and brandy cream. Makes 12 parcels.
Ingredients
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 180°C, following its fill limits. If using a deep heavy pan, fill it no more than one-third with oil and watch it throughout cooking.
180°C
- 2
Gently heat the butter in a small pan until lightly browned and nutty-smelling. Remove from the heat and stir in the nutmeg and cinnamon.
- 3
Cut each filo sheet lengthwise into three strips. Keep unused filo covered so it stays flexible. Brush the strips with the spiced butter.
- 4
Share the fruit filling among the 12 strips, placing it near one end with a small border. Fold a corner over the filling, then continue folding triangles along the strip. Seal the end with spiced butter and brush the outside.
- 5
Fry the parcels in small batches until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve with the brandy cream. Makes 12; allow about 40 minutes overall.
180°C
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 88 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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