Add a dusting of icing sugar and a sprig of holly if you like. They'll look pretty enough to eat. But if you want to really impress your friends...
If you've already been to our recipes page then you'll know we're fans of Billington's website. They've got tasty ideas on accompaniments to go with your mince pie. The only problem (if you're not as good behind an apron as you are behind a napkin) is that you're intended to make these yourself!
They've got great recipes for
Brandy Butter, Butterscotch Rum Sauce &
Spiced Orange Rum Butter BillingtonsSome Like It HotBuy some reeeeeeeeally rich creamy cornish ice-cream, and have a two pert little scoops nestling into your steaming hot pie. Yum. Don't make any foolhardy errors here though folks, the ice cream has to be vanilla I'm afraid, that is, unless, you're trying to disguise the taste of some inferior pie!
Alternatively, just put a great big gloopy dollop of clotted cream or extra thick double cream on the side.
Don't forget to warn your guests about the heat in those pies though!
Raise the Roof
There are many of you out there who recommend putting the air-gap in the shop-bought pies to good use. So why not lift the lid and add some of your own filling? I know this appeals to the blokes out there, ‘cos it means they can pack the accompaniments into the pie and still eat it all without the need for a plate. Not that we’re being sexist here, of course
Here are a few to get you started.
Do email us with your suggestions!
Lift the lid and:
What's your favourite tipple to go with our celebrated pie? Sherry? Port? Tea?
