The ultimate mince pie recipe

Mincemeat Baklava

Pies aren't the only option for mincemeat. A different take on the Greek sweet, baklava, is a great way to get extra mileage out of your Christmas mincemeat.

Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/ gas mark 5. Meanwhile, mix the nuts into the mincemeat along with half of the maple syrup.

Brush a rectangular cake tin (about 18 x 28cm /7 x 11") with a little of the melted butter. Layer four sheets of filo pastry in the base and up the sides of the tin, buttering between each one. Spoon in enough of the mincemeat and nut mixture to cover the pastry (about 2cm / 3/4").

Place another four sheets of filo over the top of the mincemeat, again buttering each one. Trim the pastry to fit neatly in the tin.

Brush the top with butter and score through in a diamond pattern. Bake accordingnto packet instructions until the pastry is crisp and golden.

Remove from the oven and pour over the remaining maple syrup, allowing it to soak through. Cool slightly and serve warm or cold.