🎁 Well, guys, the last day is finally here and we present you with as traditional a Christmas sweet as they come. Why we have mince pies on the last day is so that all you little children can make them yourselves and leave them out for Santa. This is so you can thank him for all of the presents that he gives you.

I’m sure if you, like Santa, had to go out and give all the little children around the world presents, you would be really hungry too. That’s why here in England we make sure Santa is fuelled up before his next journey.

Now mince pies, traditionally left out along with carrots for Santa and his reindeers, is a buttery and sweet-tart case with a filling consisting of dried fruits and spices. These are served in any English-speaking country on Christmas because it is a very old Christmas tradition with roots in England. And, when you bite into them, the tart case will crumble, and you are hit with a very sweet and savoury taste. This can be bought in pretty much any shop during Christmas, but it is even better to make it yourself. So, we are not only going to show you how to make it, but show you how to easily make it right in your kitchen.

The Taste Magician wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Oh! And don’t forget to leave something out for Santa once you are done.