Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.5 cup

white rice flour

sifted

0.25 cup

tapioca flour

sifted

0.25 cup

garbanzo bean flour

sifted

1 tsp

xanthan gum

sifted

1 pinch

Celtic sea salt

56 g

Earth Balance vegan buttery sticks

4 tbsp

coconut palm sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

cold filtered water

1 tsp

lemon zest

finely chopped

0.5 cup

grated apple

peeled and grated

2 tbsp

orange zest

1 tsp

lemon zest

0.25 cup

orange juice

freshly squeezed

1 cup

raisins

0.5 cup

dried apricots

0.5 cup

dried cherries

0.5 cup

dried cranberries

0.5 cup

dried blueberries

0.25 tsp

nutmeg

0.25 tsp

allspice

1 tsp

cinnamon

2 tbsp

maple syrup

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 180 C.

Step 2
~3 min

Grease mini half muffin tins and line a small baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 3
~3 min

Sift together white rice flour, tapioca flour, garbanzo bean flour, xanthan, and Celtic sea salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

In your food processor, cream the vegan butter, coconut palm sugar, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.

Step 5
~3 min

Gradually add in the dry ingredients and lemon zest until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

Step 6
~3 min

Add in a tablespoon of cold filtered water at a time, just enough to create a soft workable dough.

Step 7
~3 min

Knead this dough with a bit of rice flour until workable.

Step 8
~3 min

Wrap the ball of dough in some plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about half an hour.

Step 9
~3 min

To make the filling, place all filling ingredients in the food processor with the chopping blade and puree until smooth.

Step 10
~3 min

Adjust spices and sweetener to taste and then allow the filling to sit.

Step 11
~3 min

Roll out the dough between two pieces of baking paper.

Step 12
~3 min

Cut bottom cases out with a cookie cutter and place those shells in the mini muffin holes.

Step 13
~3 min

Then cut the top stars with a tiny star cutter and place those on the baking tray.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake the cases in the oven for about 10 minutes or until just browned.

Step 15
~3 min

The stars will only take about 5 minutes.

Step 16
~3 min

Fill each case with filling and then top with a star.

Step 17
~3 min

Bake for another 5 minutes and then allow to cool.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve plain or dust with icing sugar to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

If the dough is too sticky, add a little more rice flour.

For a deeper flavor, soak the dried fruits in orange juice overnight.

Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a festive look.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pair with vegan whipped cream or ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vegan cheese board
Spiced nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holidays
Parties

Popularity Score

70/100

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