Mince Tarts

Ingredients

• ["All-Fruit Mincemeat", "2 apples, coarsely grated", "1-2 pears, finely chopped", "grated zest and juice of 1 lemon", "grated zest and juice of 1 orange", "1 cup raisins", "1 cup golden raisins", "1 cup currants", "1/2 cup candied citron or peel", "1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar", "1/4 cup butter", "1-2 cinnamon sticks", "1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or some cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg)", "pinch salt", "1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)", "In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the walnuts or pecans (if you're using them). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 20-30 minutes, until dark golden and thick. Remove from the heat and let cool; stir in the nuts, if you're using them.", "Store in a sealed container or jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 6 months.", "Makes about 4 cups.", "Mince Tarts", "Pastry:", "1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces", "1/4 cup ice-cold water", "2-3 cups mincemeat", "milk or cream and sugar, for brushing/sprinkling (optional)", "In a large bowl or the bowl of a food processor, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Add the butter and use a fork, pastry blender, wire whisk or the \"pulse\"" motion of the food processor to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal