MINCE PIES

Mince pies, or Christmas pies as they were often known, have existed for centuries, although their shape and content have changed dramatically through the ages.

In their original form mince pies were much larger, crib-shaped to represent the manger and packed full of meat, spices and fruit.

Unfortunately, the mince pie tradition hasn't always been upheld as during his time in the mid-seventeenth century Cromwell decided they were far too indulgent and banned them.

Eventually mince pies came back into existence after the Restoration. The sweet, rich and fruity pies that we are now accustomed to developed early in the twentieth century when the meat content was removed for good.