Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares-Slices

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Irresistible Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares-Slices for your holiday treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

267

Sugar

18g

Fat

13g

Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares-Slices are a festive and flavorful dessert that can be made for any holiday occasion. Mincemeat is a traditional ingredient in British holiday baking. It is made from dried fruits, butter, and sugar and has a sweet and spicy flavor. In this recipe, the mincemeat is layered between a whole grain oat base and crumbled oat topping. The result is a crunchy and sweet treat that is perfect for serving with coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4.
2.	Melt the butter and sugar together.
3.	Mix the flour and oats and stir in the melted butter and sugar to make a dough.
4.	Press half of the dough into an 8-inch square tin.
5.	Spread the mincemeat on top.
6.	Crumble the rest of the dough on top of the mincemeat.
7.	Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
8.	Allow to cool before cutting into slices.

PROS

Christmas Mincemeat and Oat Squares-Slices are a delicious and easy treat to make for the holidays.

The oat base adds fiber and whole grains to the dessert.

CONS

Mincemeat can be high in sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oats are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Mincemeat can be a good source of iron and other minerals, but it is often high in sugar.

	5 ounces butter or 5 ounces margarine
	3 ounces soft brown sugar
	8 ounces whole wheat flour
	4 ounces porridge oats
	12 -16 ounces mincemeat