400g/14oz mincemeat
200g/7oz plain flour
15²µ/½´Ç³ú plain flour, plus extra for dusting
few drops almond extract (optional)
200g/7oz soft dark brown sugar
85g/3oz caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú flaked almonds
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú ground almonds
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú icing sugar
nutmeg or mixed spice, to taste
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú butter, chilled and diced
85g/3oz unsalted butter, softened
250g/9oz unsalted butter
2 free-range eggs
1 egg yolk
8–10 tbsp dark rum