Making Christmas: Traditional Treats

You will start off making a couple of mincemeat jars (the sweet kind for your mince pies) using unusual ingredients like quince and carrot plus the classic apple and dried fruits. Bring the jars home to use in your own baking or as a lovely gift for someone special.

Then, make scrumptious chocolate truffles and chocolate mendiants (a traditional French chocolate disk) infused with herbs and decorated with nuts, fruits and edible flowers.

Sip on warmed mulled apple juice and sample small bits including homemade mince pies as you create.* After the event, they'll send you an information pack of everything covered so you can keep making Christmas goodies at home.

What to know

• Tickets include general admission to the Ulster Folk Museum so please come early or stay after the workshop to explore. The museum is open from 11:00 to 16:00 on the day of the workshop.
• No experience required and all materials provided.
• *Vegetarian option provided upon request but please contact us prior to booking if you have any other dietary requirements at info@nationalmuseusmni.org

Erin from Edible Flower is a cook, recipe developer, food stylist, TV chef and edible flower enthusiast. She is the founder of The Edible Flower - a supper club and food business specialising in delicious, seasonal & surprising dishes. Learn about Edible Flower here.

*Please note, mince pies as pictured will be served as a tasty treat but won't be made on the day - just the mincemeat for you to bring home! 

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