How many kinds of mince pies have you sampled so far?

I was given a pack of Waitrose's mini mince pies that had lemon curd as well as mincemeat. They made a satisfying and very acceptable mouthful. Today I got a small pack of Sainsbury's mince pies which are, in my opinion, no better than mediocre - flabby pastry and nothing like enough mincemeat.

Only had one so far, and it was in Greggs. Was quite good, and reasonably priced.

I detest mince pies !!

We tried the small M and S ones, the pastry was soft, won't be buying those again! I will try others nearer Christmas.

grannybuy

Only had one so far, and it was in Greggs. Was quite good, and reasonably priced.

I agree, Greggs beat them all, not a supermarket though. Of the supermarkets I find the Co-op the best.

I have only tried one kind of mince pie in my lifetime and that is a mince pie.

According to Good Housekeeping magazines blind testing team, Iceland luxury mince pies are the best for second year running. No - I haven’t indulged yet. X

The best I've had both last year and this year are Aldi all butter almond mince pies.... absolutely amazing!

Oreo - these are my favourite food EVER, (with hot cross bun a close second) but the doc has given me a weight loss ultimatum, and once I begin, it can be a box of 6 per day until I have tried them ALL.
I have a family of philistines who do not like either Christmas pudding or mince pies! (Clearly, I did not bring them up properly)

So, I enjoy and applaud your research. Thank you for sharing

Ooh I read another review which said Sainsbury's mince pies were the best. I will do a trip there to buy some as soon as I can! I usually wait til December to eat a mince pie. However someone bought me one in a cafe yesterday but with sponge on top. Not to my taste!!!

So, I enjoy and applaud your research
Yes, me too.

It's hard work, but someone has to do it, well done, Oreo!

I’m vegan and the best with no animal products are Lidls basic. The filling is the old fashioned one . Not sold as vegan but are

They are in shops now, we have already consumed one pack. Greggs are the best!

Philippa111

I’m vegan and the best with no animal products are Lidls basic. The filling is the old fashioned one . Not sold as vegan but are

Presumably no suet but otherwise the same?

One of the many superstitions handed down to me by my mother was that it was unlucky to refuse a mince pie.
A good excuse for me.

I am on my third box of mince pies and they are from Iceland and very yummy!

I find the pastry on supermarket ones too thick. However, I did buy a Co-op box of 6 for £1 yesterday. Turned them upside down and baked them in the air fryer. Like brown crispy bases. They were ok.

I usually give a mince pie about 8 seconds in the microwave.

hollysteers

One of the many superstitions handed down to me by my mother was that it was unlucky to refuse a mince pie.
A good excuse for me.

Love it! 😂

Well I’ve had loads but the best so far are Sainsbury’s with a Viennese whirl topping, bought for me by my GD on Saturday.
Only downside is only 4 in the box.

So far, Tesco's "special mincepies with all butter pastry" are winning the contest.

Just made my first batch of 24, not that they’ll last long, the way dh inhales them! For some years I’ve topped them with a star - they do come out tidier-looking than my lids ever did. Also they use less pastry!
These used up some of last year’s Delia mincemeat. I thought it might be a bit dry, but not at all.

Those look delicious Witzend I am a decent enough cook, my roasts are demolished, my cakes enjoyed but I can’t make pastry and I have really tried.
Better for everyone for me to buy.

They look lovely Witzend 🥰 but I do need to sample a few if your DH leaves any.

I can polish my halo - mince pies are one of the few things I can refuse, in fact anything containing dried fruit gets a 👎 from me.