Island-Style Christmas Inspiration

Island-Style Mince Pies by Carana Beach Hotel:
Add a taste of the Seychelles Islands to your Christmas table this year

Since opening in 2016, Carana Beach Hotel has fast become a stand-out destination on Seychelles’ culinary map. With a reputation for infusing island zest and flavor into traditional dishes, Carana’s culinary team are celebrating Christmas with their signature island-inspired takes on time-honoured Christmas recipes. 

Try recreating their island-style mince pies, bursting with summer flavours, at home: 

Ingredients: 

For Sweet Pastry 

250g butter 

250g sugar 

3 eggs 

500g flour 

For Filling 

400g papaya cubed 

400g mango cubed 

50g vegetable atora 

50ml brandy 

50ml beer 

10g all-spice 

Directions:

For Pastry

Cream together butter and sugar, add your eggs and mix thoroughly. Sift in flour and mix until ingredients are combined. Place in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour. 

For Filling: 

Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Let the mixture soak for 2 to 3 hours before use. 

Assembly: 

Line small ring moulds or a muffin tray with the pastry dough. Fill until ¾ way full. 

Add a pastry lid and prick a few holes on top. 

Bake at 180 degrees for about 25min.