Note to self for when it may be more seasonally appropriate: prospective gluten-free mince pies

Adapt http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/rosemaryssavourypast_74777.shtml + http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/traditional-mince-pies,1237,RC.html

Managed to acquire xanthan gum this weekend which should help matters.

(Yes, my mistrust of shop-bought gluten free stuff really is that deep. Mercifully M&S mincemeat seems to be gluten free by nature!)