3 ways with ... Mincemeat

With extra mincemeat come Christmas time, why not try one of these alternatives to mincemeat pies. Photo / Thinkstock

Summer twist
Soften vanilla icecream, stir through Christmas mincemeat and re-freeze (use a round-edged loaf tin lined with cling film). Serve in pretty slices with summer berries. For real decadence, mix with golden syrup icecream. Serve layered with shortbread biscuits.

Crissy crackers
Spread a "sausage" of mincemeat on to wonton wrappers, roll up and pinch the ends like crackers and deep fry. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

East meets west
Make a messy Christmas version of baklava, with layers of buttery filo pastry and mincemeat, drenched in a honey syrup. Or wrap filo around the mincemeat into moneybags.