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If you’re looking for a tasty treat that reminds you of all things festive and isn’t traditional festive baking like a normal mince pie then you should give these Mince Pie Flapjacks a go.
A very simple twist on a typical flapjack but it tastes just like mince pies without being overpowering. This mincemeat recipe is definitely a great twist on a classic recipe that the whole family can get in the kitchen and help to make – and enjoy eating afterwards.
What to do with leftover mincemeat?
If you have homemade mincemeat left over in January, after Christmas, then this Christmas flapjack recipe is definitely one for you. It’s such a great recipe to use up a jar of mincemeat at any time of the year and you could even add some extra dried fruit too if you wanted.
We absolutely love Christmas and these Mince Pie Flapjacks are a great little treat that you can eat throughout the festive season and beyond. They keep well in an airtight container for a few days and if you find part way through the year that you have a jar of mincemeat left over then these mince meat flapjacks are a great way of using it up. Plus, the whole family love them.
These Christmas flapjacks aren’t a healthy treat but you really cannot beat that wonderful taste of Christmas at any time of the year. They’re such an easy flapjack recipe and a fantastic British treat.
Sometimes we drizzle icing or melted chocolate over the top once these leftover mincemeat flapjacks have cooled after baking. This adds another level of flavour that we all really enjoy. We’re going to be trying mincemeat slices soon and apple and mincemeat flapjacks next with some dried apple chunks added to the mix.
Festive food really is a huge part of our Christmas at home, something we plan, create and enjoy throughout December. The children love nothing more than getting stuck in baking festive treats and it definitely makes a change from our usual slow cooker creations!
If our best flapjack recipe isn’t for you and you’re looking for other easy festive treats check out our mincemeat leftover recipes for mincemeat swirls, mince pie cookies, mincemeat fairy cakes, mince pie tarts, festive trifle and sponge topped mince pies. You can never have too many recipes using mincemeat in your recipe collection! When the time comes, have a wonderful Christmas – and make sure you eat all the Xmas food too.
What equipment do you need for this Christmas mincemeat flapjacks recipe?
You can make this recipe simply with things you already have in your kitchen but here are the things we use in case there’s something you don’t already have:
As you can see, it’s all things you probably have already – that is what makes flapjacks so simple and convenient to make.
Here’s our delicious Mincemeat Christmas Flapjack Recipe:
Ingredients
- 200 g margarine or unsalted butter
- 200 g soft brown sugar
- 120 ml / 8 tbsp golden syrup
- 400 g porridge oats
- 200 g jar mincemeat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3 and grease a suitable baking tray
- Put the margarine or butter in a saucepan and melt butter over a low heat. Add the light brown sugar and syrup, stirring until melted together.
- Add the rolled oats and mincemeat and stir until combined.
- Spread the oat mixture onto the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice whilst still warm and leave to cool in the baking tray.
If you’d like to print or pin the Mincemeat Flapjack Recipe for later you can do so below. Enjoy!
Mince Pie Flapjacks
Ingredients
- 200 g margarine
- 200 g soft brown sugar
- 120 ml golden syrup
- 400 g porridge oats
- 200 g mincemeat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3 and grease a suitable baking tray
- Put the margarine in a saucepan and melt over a low heat. Add the sugar and syrup, stirring until melted together.
- Add the porridge oats and mincemeat and stir until combined.
- Spread mixture onto the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes. Slice whilst still warm and leave to cool in the baking tray.
*Note: Nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.
Plutonium Sox says
These sound amazing! I’m going to make some. I love flapjacks and there’s nothing more festive than mince pies 🙂
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valharris1@gmail.com says
Must try this one!
Laura says
Are these freezable would you say?
Donna Wishart says
I’ve never tried freezing them so I’m not sure.
Laura says
Thank you! These were DELICIOUS!
Suan Watts says
Approximately what size of tin did you use?
Donna Wishart says
Roughly 12 x 9 inch.