Pineapple and Fruitmince Slices

Good Housekeeping’s Picture Cake Making, Melbourne 1950s

Pineapple and Mincemeat Slices

Shortcrust pastry; crushed pineapple; brown sugar; mincemeat (mixed fruit)

Line an oblong shallow tin with pastry, crimp edges and prick bottom with a fork. Down the length of the pastry put alternate lines of the pineapple, sprinkled with sugar, and mincemeat.

Cover with another layer of pastry. Brush with melted butter, and bake in a moderately hot oven (425⁰F;220⁰C) about 30 minutes. When cold, cut into narrow slices. If preferred. Mix equal quantities of pineapple and mincemeat, and make as for a covered tart.