Instructions

• 1. Unroll the pastry into a landscape position. Fold it in half, like you would turn a book page, then once more.
• 2. On the bottom left side draw a 2cm line upwards, parallel with the folded edge, then starting at this point,a horizontal line towards the right edge of the pastry. Cut this rectangular shape out with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
• 3. Starting at the top left corner, draw a line towards the bottom right corner and cut along the line with the pizza cutter.
• 4. Carefully seperate the pastry pieces. You should now have 2 identical tree shapes, one triangle and two half triangles.
• 5. Put the triangles in the fridge.
• 6. Place one tree onto a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
• 7. Spread mincemeat all over it, than put the other tree shape on top, pressing it down a bit.
• 8. Using a knife, draw two vertical guide-lines in the middle of the tree, continuing the tree trunk.
• 9. Using a knife, cut 1.5 chm wide,horizontal brunches into the tree - to the guide line of the trunk in the middle.
• 10. Staring with the bottom brunches, twist them a couple of times towards you, pulling them slightly outwards, then press the ends to the parchment paper.
• 11. Brush the tree with the egg or milk and put the tray in the fridge for ten minutes.
• 12. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• 13. Take the triangles out of the fridge.
• 14. Create the base tree from the half triangles by pinching the sides together. in the middle. Put this on another baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
• 15. Spread mincemeat on top, then put the other, whole triangle on top.
• 16. Create a trunk from the leftover pastry, by cutting out a small rectangle and attaching it to the base of the tree in the middle.
• 17. Create the twisted brunches, following the steps above, then brush the tree with egg or milk.
• 18. Take the other tree out of the fridge.
• 19. Cut out two small stars from the leftover pastry using a cookie cutter, then put these on top of trees, sticking them together with the egg.
• 20. Bake the trees for about 15-20 minutes until golden.
• 21. Let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a large chopping board or platter and dust with icing sugar.
• 22. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

• Servings : 6
• Ready in : 00:30 Minutes
• Occasion(s) : Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Parties
• Dish Type(s) : Appetizer, Bake, Quick & Easy, Seasonal, Snacks, Sweet Treats
• Food Type(s) : Dried Fruits