Description
This mince pie storage tin wraps the season in a classic Christmas print, with garlands of leaves and holly berries circling little red birds perched on crackers, birds in flight, Christmas trees and holly wreaths tied with red bows. Candy canes and red and green baubles fill the gaps on a soft cream ground, and the pattern runs across the lid and all the way around the sides, so it looks good from every angle on the worktop. It is a generous rectangle, 27cm long, 19cm wide and 6.5cm high, made from metal with a plain silver finish inside.
We see it living in the kitchen through December, sitting out on the worktop or a dresser shelf so the mince pies are close at hand whenever friends call round. Inside it is 6cm deep, which gives room for a layer of mince pies, and the long flat base lets you set them out side by side rather than piling them up. When the season is over it tucks away in a cupboard, ready to come out again next year. It also makes a cheerful Christmas present in its own right: bake a batch, fill the tin, and the container becomes part of the gift.
The lid lifts straight off and sits over the rim of the base, and at 328g the tin is light enough to carry to the table or pass around the room after dinner. It is not dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand in warm soapy water and dry it thoroughly straight away, which is good practice for any metal tin. Wipe the outside with a damp cloth between uses. For a gift, line the base with baking paper before filling and tie a ribbon around the lid; for your own kitchen, leave it out on the side, where the cream and red pattern can be enjoyed all through the month.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal |
| Length |
27cm |
| Width |
19cm |
| Height |
6.5cm |
| Weight |
0.328KG |
| Care |
Not dishwasher safe (hand wash only). |
Frequently Asked
How big is the mince pie tin?
It measures 27cm long, 19cm wide and 6.5cm high on the outside, with 6cm of depth inside, so there is room for a layer of mince pies across the base.
What is the tin made of?
It is made from metal, printed with the Christmas pattern on the lid and all around the sides, and left a plain silver finish on the inside.
Can the tin go in the dishwasher?
No, it is not dishwasher safe. Wash it by hand in warm soapy water and dry it thoroughly straight away, as you would any metal tin.
What does the Christmas design show?
Leafy garlands circle red birds perched on crackers, birds in flight, Christmas trees and holly wreaths with red bows, with candy canes, baubles and holly sprigs scattered between them on a cream ground.
Does the lid come off completely?
Yes, the lid lifts straight off and sits over the rim of the base, so you can set it aside while you fill the tin or serve from it.
Would it make a good Christmas gift?
We think so. Fill it with a batch of homemade mince pies and the tin becomes part of the present, one that comes back out every December.