Mince Pies

[Rooter]

M&S do a massive posh one for about a quid50, but for us. its the Sainsbury 'fresh' ones. 4 for a quid. The Co-op fresh also worth a mention, better pastry, but less filling than sains.

Tesco finest decent, Sains posh range decent. I have a soft spot for the Tesco Crumble topped ones!!

Can you tell I love mince pies?!

 

[Rooter]

Just tried Tesco's Finest Crumble Mince Pie. Only 2 in a box but def getting more tonight.

6 in the box round here?!

 

[Beedee]

6 in the box round here?!

These are big flat'ish ones. About 3.5 inches across. More like small tarts than the "Mr Kilping" style. More room for crumble

 

[Rooter]

These are big flat'ish ones. About 3.5 inches across. More like small tarts than the "Mr Kilping" style. More room for crumble

Oooo lala! I know what I'm doing at lunch time!

 

[rosecott]

Sainsburys have just launched a specials range with gin flavouring - they seem to evaporate very quickly though

Simple solution - eat them more quickly

 

[Crazyface]

Go for the all butter options, often marketed as having brandy in them. The basic, 99p for a pack of 6 tend to be a bit dry and they are mean on the filling. If you go up a level, between £1.50-£2.00 for 6, take your pick at that point as they are then much of a muchness, then you can not go far wrong. Aldi and Morrisons are my local and their better versions are equally lovely. M & S also deliver at that level. I suspect most brands at that price point and description will be similar ie very nice, maybe even made on the same line and just packed differently as these things often are. Just don't go bargain basement, you will end up disappointed and that is frankly criminal .

I'm enjoying the Tesco 87p ones. Nice and crumbly.

 

[Crazyface]

I have only ever had ONE decent homemade one and that was many many years ago, and lady who made them, whoever she was, is probably long gone.

 

[Voyager EMH]

I am now going to Tesco on my way home tonight.

25% off when you buy any 6 bottles of wine at my Tesco this morning. Warnincks advocaat £2 off.
Lets just say I won't be buying any more booze this year.
Oh yes, the thread is about mince pies. Went for box of 6 at 87p as above.

 

[IanM]

Donna makes awesome mince pies. I haven't had a shop bought one in years!

 

[hairball_89]

Was in Aldi earlier and they had boxes of "12 mini mince pies"... Could anyone help with the concept of a "mini" mince pie?! Very confused.

 

[arnieboy]

Was in Aldi earlier and they had boxes of "12 mini mince pies"... Could anyone help with the concept of a "mini" mince pie?! Very confused.

Just had a couple of Sainsbury's Taste the Difference mini mince pies, very tasty and into the mouth in one. mmmmm

 

[Deleted member 30522]

They are disgusting. That is all.

 

[Sats]

It has to be a decent one. Buttery, rich pastry and plump slightly boozey fruit inside.

No ICING THOUGH!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Deleted member 29109]

I may get flamed for this.

McDonalds Festive Pie is epic

 

[GB72]

Sacrilidge I know but can I also suggest theLidl Speculoos almond minced tarts. Truely amazing

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Lovely homemade hot one straight from the oven, cant beat it. Along with hot cheese straws and sausage rolls.

Starters, main course and afters sorted.

 

[Hobbit]

Managed to resist the urge but I’m weakening. My fav way of eating them is to break the top and drizzle some brandy in.

 

[Jimaroid]

Breaksfast today, M&S Collection Mince pie delicately scoffed with huge serving of clotted cream. That’ll set me up nicely.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

Go for the all butter options, often marketed as having brandy in them. The basic, 99p for a pack of 6 tend to be a bit dry and they are mean on the filling. If you go up a level, between £1.50-£2.00 for 6, take your pick at that point as they are then much of a muchness, then you can not go far wrong. Aldi and Morrisons are my local and their better versions are equally lovely. M & S also deliver at that level. I suspect most brands at that price point and description will be similar ie very nice, maybe even made on the same line and just packed differently as these things often are. Just don't go bargain basement, you will end up disappointed and that is frankly criminal .

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[Lord Tyrion]

This forum just wouldn't be the same without you.

This post could be highly cynical and sarcastic or, because it is coming up to Christmas, full of warmth and cheer. I'm sure it is the latter , it must be, surely.