Ed Sowerby, Asda gin product developer, said: “Gin continues to be a favourite with our customers, especially around the festive season where gifts and something to impress guests with is top of customers’ agendas, so we’re proud of the innovation which has gone into creating our latest festive spirits. We wanted to make sure that there was a seasonal sip for every palate, and we’re sure that our customers will love our latest additions to the Extra Special gin collection.” Their popular gingerbread liqueur is also set to return to stores this year. Read More Related Articles Which brings me to the next point. I’ve included in this a full recipe, including the ice cream – because that’s how I roll. BUT. You could get a tub of good quality vanilla ice cream, let it soften and do the whole mince pie/liqueur bit. I’d definitely go for something with proper vanilla in it, maybe even something custardy like a Cornish ice cream.

Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! I can not wait to get started on this recipe. It seems time-consuming (which I don't mind) and relatively simple. Not to mention it sounds absolutely delicious! I have been promising my brother-in-law, for the past 25 years, that I would bake for him a homemade mincemeat pie. I will let you know what he thinks of the recipe. We have made this same recipe for the last 4 years for my roommates grandmother. We make it from scratch as well as the pie crust. I had never had it prior to meeting my roommate. This year we did a whiskey instead of rum. It is yummy!

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You can now get vegan 'Mr Whippy' style ice cream in IKEA Edinburgh - and apparently it's delicious Bake in the pre-heated oven for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the moulds and leave to cool. These can be frozen between layers of greaseproof paper in a Tupperware box until Christmas. Defrost at room temperature or for a few minutes in a warm oven. Serve immediately, dusted with icing sugar and topped with the orange peel. But do be aware that you’ll not have enough room in the tub and will have to eat some. I mean, you can’t let it go to waste.Break your 2 eggs into a small bowl, Separate the remaining egg, add the yolk to your two eggs and retain the white if you wish. Put the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, zest the orange on top of the flour and mix it in thoroughly. Would definitely suggest chopping your apples FINELY. I missed that part and I think my mincemeat is going to be a little chonky. :)