Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 190 C, 375 F, Gas Mark 5.

2. Trim the pastry sheets and cut into approximately 24 x 15cm (6 inch) squares.

3. Place 3 filo pastry squares on top of each other at a slight angle to form a 12 pointed "star".

4. Place a heaped tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture in the centre and add a little grated orange rind. Carefully pick up the pastry corners to enclose the filling and press together to form a "parcel".

5. Repeat with the remaining pastry and mincemeat to make 8 parcels.

Arrange on a baking tray and lightly brush the parcels with melted butter.

6. Place in the preheated oven on the middle oven shelf for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden.

7. Serve hot or cold. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

NOTES : A delicious alternative to mince pies.

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