Ok, time is marching ahead so I’m going to rattle out these last few recipes over the next 24hrs. Do-able? I think so. I posted the recipe for these delightful Bourbon-Spiked Mincemeat Bars (Squares?), which have basically replaced mince pies in our house this year. In my opinion they are infinitely more satisfying plus they contain bourbon – so it’s a double win scenario, in my opinion. I shall cut the chat short because I want to squeeze in a side and maybe a DIY beauty product because last minute homemade gift ideas are always useful.

What you’ll need

300g white or spelt flour

200g chilled cubed ‘butter’ (naturli works best)

125g light brown sugar

2 tbsp. water

400g mincemeat

50ml bourbon

What you’ll do

Pre-heat the oven to 180c. Grease and line a brownie tin.

Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and rub the cubes of butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs before adding the sugar.

Add the water and lightly mix before pressing half the mixture into the bottom of the tin. Bake for 15mins until it begins to turn golden. Let it cool slightly before topping with the mincemeat.

Stir the bourbon into the mincemeat before spooning over the biscuit bottom and top with the remaining crumble. Finish with freshly grated nutmeg and a sprinkling of caster sugar. Bake for a further 20-25mins turning once to ensure an even bake on all sides.