Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.

Yes, you should be able to freeze most mince pies for up to three months in an air-tight container, although some of the brands we tested here suggest you don’t, so check the advice on the packaging.

Benjamina's mince pie pastry is just short and crumbly enough for the perfect pie but still very easy to work. Use the extra pastry scraps to decorate to your heart's content. To make the pastry ...

Yes, you should be able to freeze most mince pies for up to three months in an air-tight container, although some of the brands we tested here suggest you don’t, so check the advice on the packaging.

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