Slow Cooker Mincemeat Swirls
Perfect for breakfast over the holidays, these mincemeat-filled swirls combine mince pie filling with a simple scone mixture and bake in a couple of hours, filling the house with festive fragrances.
Servings 8 people
Calories 301kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 225 g self-raising flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- zest of an orange or clementine
- 55 g unsalted butter cubed
- 30 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 150 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 200 g mincemeat
For the glaze:
- 100 g icing sugar
- 3 heaped tsp buttermilk
- 1-2 tsp brandy optional
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt, cinnamon and clementine or orange zest in a large bowl.225 g self-raising flour, pinch of salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, zest of an orange
- Rub in the butter then stir in the sugar.55 g unsalted butter, 30 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- Pour in the milk and combine using a spoon to make a soft dough.150 ml semi-skimmed milk
- Dust your work surface with flour then form the dough into a small rectangle, about a centimetre thick.
- Spread the mincemeat thickly over the dough, then roll up along the long edge to make a roll.200 g mincemeat
- Cut the roll into 8 pieces about 2 centimetres thick.
- Arrange the mincemeat swirls in the base of the slow cooker on baking paper or on a cake case.
- Cook on high for approx 1.5 to 2 hours or until firm and starting to go crispy around the edges.
- Remove from the slow cooker and leave to cool slightly.
- Make the glaze by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over the swirls and enjoy immediately.100 g icing sugar, 3 heaped tsp buttermilk, 1-2 tsp brandy
Notes
- Place a tea towel or a double layer of kitchen roll under the lid of the slow cooker to catch drips.
- Use the edge of the baking paper to remove the mincemeat swirls from the slow cooker pot.
- Storage - Best enjoyed fresh. Keep the swirls in an airtight container for 1-2 days maximum. They tend to dry out and harden a bit after this,
- Freezing - Can be frozen for up to 3 months. I tear apart the individual swirls and wrap them well in baking paper and foil before freezing. Defrost at room temperature for an hour. Warm in a low oven for 5-10 minutes
- Variations
- Make these vegan/dairy-free by switching the butter and milk to your preferred plant-based butter and milk.
- Instead of mincemeat, fill these sweet rolls with Nutella, Biscoff or Pistachio spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg