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Hot Cross Bun Pies

Hot Cross Bun Pie Recipe

  • Serves 6
  • Difficulty Medium

Looking for a hot cross bun recipe that will spice up your Easter? Our Hot Cross Bun Pie recipe puts a twist on an Easter classic. Using only a handful of ingredients, all you’ll need to do is whip out your pie maker and hot cross buns – it’s as easy as pie! This hot cross buns recipe is perfect for entertaining a crowd, or for a sweet treat after dinner.

Ingredients

Ingredients

6 Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, halved
385g tin apples, strained
75g (1/2 cup) frozen mixed berries
1 tbs vanilla bean paste
1 tbs caster sugar
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup caramel sauce

Method

    1. Step 1

      Place apples, berries, vanilla bean paste, caster sugar and orange zest into a medium sized saucepan over a low heat. Gently stir for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture combined. Set aside to cool slightly

    2. Step 2

      Pre-heat pie maker. Using a rolling pin, gently roll each Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun until large enough to fit into your pie maker moulds

    3. Step 3

      Place the base of one Hot Cross Bun into the pie maker, add some apple and berry filling and caramel

    4. Step 4

      Repeat steps until pie maker is full, top each with remaining Hot Cross Bun halves and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately

FAQs

What is a hot cross bun made of?

Hot cross buns are traditionally made from basic baking ingredients like yeast, flour, butter, eggs, sugar and milk. Some, like our classic Hot Cross Buns also include a delicious spice mix and real fruit. 

What day should hot cross buns be eaten?

Hot Cross buns are traditionally eaten during Easter – particularly on Good Friday. However, these baked treats often start growing in popularity after Christmas, and can be eaten year round! 

How are you supposed to eat hot cross buns?

There are so many different ways you can eat your Hot Cross Buns like fresh, toasted or even warmed in the oven. From there, you can add your favourite topping like butter or even jam. However, there are plenty of other ways to get creative with your hot cross buns – like this recipe!