{"id":51218,"date":"2022-12-04T17:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T06:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=51218"},"modified":"2023-01-31T14:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T04:04:23","slug":"cooking-show-fruit-mince-pies-in-a-cobb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/cooking-show-fruit-mince-pies-in-a-cobb\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Fruit Mince Pies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><em>&#8216;Fantastic for the festive season!&#8217;<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Christmas was a food, it would combine the juicy pop of sweet sultanas, spicy punch of nutmeg, and sticky, viscous brown sugar syrup &#8211; cupped in a buttery shortcrust shell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Cam cranks the Cobb, crafts his pastry stars, and delivers his most Christmas-sy camp dish yet. Catch Cam, his brandy, and his careful hand right here &#8211; plus more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLx3UId5lUN7p1WHAinwC8KQ4QkpE4GbzM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>, every Sunday from 6pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Festive Fruit Mince Pies | Camp Cooking with Cam\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDQgrUkTsK0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDQgrUkTsK0?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00893-2.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of three mince pies with icing sugar. \" class=\"wp-image-51264\" title=\"Cam's most Christmas-sy camp dish yet!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00893-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00893-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00893-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00893-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Cam cranks the Cobb, crafts his pastry stars, and delivers his most Christmas-sy camp dish yet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pastry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 x cups of plain flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/3 cup of caster sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>160g of melted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 x egg yolk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 x cups of dried mixed fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 x cup of firmly packed brown sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/3 cup of slivered almonds, roughly chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 x Granny Smith apple, grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40g of melted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2tbsps of brandy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3tbsps of grated lemon rind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1tsp of cinnamon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1tsp of mixed spice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 x pinch of nutmeg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 x egg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Icing sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cam\u2019s Kit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/premier-portable-grill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cobb Premier Portable Grill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/roasting-rack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cobb Fenced Roasting Rack<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/firefast-torch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippo Firefast Torch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolling pin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tart shells (preferably with removeable bases)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star-shapped biscuit cutters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00104-1.jpg\" alt=\"A selection of mince pie ingredients on a wooden table from a birds' eye view.\" class=\"wp-image-51265\" title=\"Cam's ingredients\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00104-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00104-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00104-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00104-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Cam&#8217;s ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00107-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Cobb portable grill.\" class=\"wp-image-51266\" title=\"Cam's Cobb portable grill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00107-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00107-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00107-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00107-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Cam&#8217;s Cobb portable grill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Crank the Heat (00:32)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this dish, Cam uses his Cobb portable grill and compatible fenced roasting rack. With a self-lighting cobblestone, there\u2019s no need for firelighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow to heat for 20 minutes, and place the lid on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00108.jpg\" alt=\"A fire torch is lighting a briquette in a portable grill. \" class=\"wp-image-51267\" title=\"No need for firelighters\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00108.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00108-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>With a self-lighting cobblestone, there\u2019s no need for firelighters.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Prepare the Pastry (01:11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create the shortcrust, combine melted butter, caster sugar, plain flour, and egg yolk. Add water bit by bit, taking care to keep the mixture from becoming too wet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach a texture that resembles breadcrumbs, begin kneading with your hands. Be careful not to over-knead, as the dough can then become sticky and elastic-like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball the pastry with both hands, and leave the poor lump to rest for 10-15 minutes (after all, you&#8217;ve been pretty <em>knead<\/em>y). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00111-1.jpg\" alt=\"A hand is kneading pastry dough in a silver bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-51268\" title=\"Get hands-on!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00111-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00111-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00111-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00111-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Get hands-on with it!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00114-1.jpg\" alt=\"A hand is kneading pastry dough on a board. \" class=\"wp-image-51269\" title=\"Ball the pastry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00114-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00114-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00114-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00114-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><em>Ball the pastry <\/em>with both hands.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00115-1.jpg\" alt=\"A pastry ball in a plastic container.\" class=\"wp-image-51270\" title=\"Leave the pastry to rest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00115-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00115-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00115-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00115-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Leave the pastry to rest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Prepare the Filling (02:46)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bowl, add the mixed dried fruit, butter, brown sugar, mixed spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest, and juice of half a lemon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either grate or slice the apple (Cam recommends the latter for a more full-bodied filling), and roughly chop the almonds. Add the brandy (that&#8217;s <em>two tablespoons<\/em> &#8211; to the cheeky chefs emptying the bottle, we see you!), and crack the egg on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix thoroughly. Never mind if the brown sugar starts to clump &#8211; it will break down more so in the cooking process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow the fruit mix to macerate for 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00118-1.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of dried fruit, apple, nuts, sugar, egg. and butter in a silver bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-51271\" title=\"Combine the fruit mince ingredients\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00118-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00118-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00118-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00118-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In a bowl, add the mixed dried fruit, butter, brown sugar, mixed spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest, juice of half a lemon, apple, almonds, brandy, and egg. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Roll, Cut, and Craft (04:55)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your dough (*sigh* not <em>that<\/em> dough, put your wallet away), and roll flat to roughly 2mm thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pastry is too thick, it will still be raw after cooking &#8211; though if it&#8217;s too thin, your pies will fall apart. Ever been stretched too thin, to the point where you just crumble in a heap on the floor? Yeah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space the tart shells evenly across the sheet of pastry, and use a knife to portion the pastry to size. Gently press the pastry square to the sides of the shell, apply pressure from the top to cut the shell to size, and pull away the excess pastry from the rim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll the excess the pastry flat, and use the biscuit cutters to form pastry stars (these will be placed on top for presentation). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00123-1.jpg\" alt=\"A rolling pin flattening pastry on a floury surface. \" class=\"wp-image-51272\" title=\"Roll the dough flat \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00123-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00123-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00123-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00123-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Roll the dough flat to roughly 2mm thick.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00124-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rolled pastry on a floury surface. \" class=\"wp-image-51273\" title=\"2mm thick is a good guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00124-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00124-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00124-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00124-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>If your pastry is too thick, it will be raw &#8211; though if it&#8217;s too thin, your pies will fall apart.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00125-1.jpg\" alt=\"A tart shell on a sheet of pastry, with a knife slicing around it. \" class=\"wp-image-51274\" title=\"Portion the pastry to size\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00125-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00125-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00125-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00125-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Space the tart shells evenly across the sheet of pastry, and use a knife roughly portion the pastry to size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00127-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pastry pressed into a tart shell. \" class=\"wp-image-51275\" title=\"Press the pastry square to the sides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00127-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00127-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00127-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00127-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Gently press the pastry square to the sides of the shell<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00130-1.jpg\" alt=\"A hand pressing pastry onto a tart shell.\" class=\"wp-image-51276\" title=\"Apply pressure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00130-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00130-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00130-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00130-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Apply pressure from the top to cut the shell to size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00128-1.jpg\" alt=\"A hand shaping pastry in a tart shell. \" class=\"wp-image-51277\" title=\"Remove the excess pastry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00128-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00128-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00128-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00128-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Pull away the excess pastry from the rim.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00132-1.jpg\" alt=\"A star-shaped biscuit cutter, creating star shapes from pastry.\" class=\"wp-image-51278\" title=\"The pastry stars will sit on top of your pies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00132-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00132-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00132-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00132-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Use the biscuit cutters to form pastry stars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Fill the Shells (06:55)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoop the filling into the pastry shells, taking care not to include too much of the syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the pastry stars on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00136-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit mince scooped into a pastry cup. \" class=\"wp-image-51279\" title=\"Fill the pastry shells\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00136-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00136-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00136-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00136-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Scoop the filling into the pastry shells<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00137-1.jpg\" alt=\"A pastry star placed on top of a fruit mince pie. \" class=\"wp-image-51280\" title=\"Place the stars on top\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00137-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00137-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00137-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00137-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Place the pastry stars on top.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Cook the Pies (07:19)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cobblestone should now be white. If it&#8217;s still black, this indicates a carbon presence (which will impact the flavour of your food). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the fenced roasting rack onto the Cobb. This will keep the pies from burning on the on the base of the Cobb (which is now considerably hot). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat the rack in the Cobb with the lid on for a minute or two, before placing the pies straight on the rack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave to cook for 10-20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00139-1.jpg\" alt=\"A fenced roasting rack on top of a Cobb. \" class=\"wp-image-51281\" title=\"Add the fenced roasting rack \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00139-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00139-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00139-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00139-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The fenced roasting rack onto the Cobb will keep the pies from burning on the on the base.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00141-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mince pies sitting on a rack. \" class=\"wp-image-51282\" title=\"Place the pies onto the rack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00141-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00141-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00141-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/LAR00141-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Place the pies straight on the rack.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00885.jpg\" alt=\"Mince pies sitting on a rack. \" class=\"wp-image-51285\" title=\"Cook for 10-20 minutes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00885.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00885-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00885-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Leave to cook for 10-20 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Remove the Pies (08:26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the pastry is golden brown, remove the pies from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00884-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mince pies sitting on a rack. \" class=\"wp-image-51286\" title=\"Remove from the heat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00884-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00884-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00884-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00884-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>When the pastry is golden brown, remove the pies from the heat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Present the Pies (08:51)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the pies from their shells, and dust with icing sugar. This gives the pies a snow-flecked look, and a smack of sweetness to round out the nutty shortcrust and spicy fruit mince. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00886-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pies removed from their tart shells. \" class=\"wp-image-51287\" title=\"Remove the pies from their shells\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00886-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00886-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00886-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00886-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Remove the pies from their shells.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00889-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mince pies dusted with icing sugar. \" class=\"wp-image-51288\" title=\"Dust with icing sugar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00889-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00889-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00889-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00889-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Dust with icing sugar for a snow-flecked look, and a smack of sweetness!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. The Finished Product (09:08)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it with a bottle of brandy, or pastry-caked fingers &#8211; you gotta hand it to Cam and his festive fruit mince pies this Christmas at the campsite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00892-3.jpg\" alt=\"Three stacked mince pies with icing sugar. \" class=\"wp-image-51289\" title=\"Cam's Festive Fruit Mince Pies!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00892-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00892-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00892-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC00892-3-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>You gotta hand it to Cam and his festive fruit mince pies this Christmas &#8211; be them cooked in your kitchen oven, or at the campsite.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-51218 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='51218' data-nonce='5b41662076' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-51218 lc'>2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-51218 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the pop of sweet sultanas, sticky brown sugar, and spicy punch of nutmeg, to the buttery shortcrust shell &#8211; it&#8217;s our most Christmas-sy camp dish yet. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1637,"featured_media":51262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1573,1580],"tags":[1613,1643,1640],"class_list":["post-51218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cooking-show","category-cooking-show-dessert","tag-campcookingwithcam","tag-christmascampcooking","tag-mincepies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1637"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51218"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52673,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51218\/revisions\/52673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}