Easy almond mince pie puffs

Make a Christmas staple with some homemade mince pies made with puff pastry. Serve for breakfast, or enjoy hot with vanilla ice cream for dessert

Custard & crumble mince pies

A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

Blitz ‘n’ blend mincemeat

A traditional boozy mincemeat that’s ready in 20 minutes – make a big batch, bottle up and give as gifts

Jewelled mincemeat

A lighter, zingier and fruitier version of traditional mincemeat. Can be frozen for up to 6 months

Mincemeat & shortbread squares

Almond-topped mince pies

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

Mincemeat samosas

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe – all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

Hazelnut crunch mince pies

Jazz up your homemade mince pies by adding grated apple and orange zest – try a pretty star shaped lid, finished with a crisp nutty topping

Chocolate chip mince pies

Get the kids involved with BBC Good Food food editor Barney’s child-friendly chocolate mince pies

Mince pies

Paul Hollywood prefers melt-in-the-mouth pastry for his fruity mince pies, so this recipe is nice and short