Feast your pies

2022-11-19 -

★ TIME to feast your mince pies on these festive favourites as boxes of the tasty treats hit the supermarket shelves – with all sorts of weird and wonderful flavour combinations. Whether you’re a purist or you fancy a trendy twist, I’ve got it covered after putting 20 to the ultimate taste test.

Irresistible All Butter Pastry Luxury Mince Pies (6), £2.25, Co-op

Rich, buttery and crumbly pastry that’s the perfect thickness and packed with a delicious fruity filling with just the right hint of booze. ★★★★★

Specially Selected All Butter Mini Mince Pies (12), £1.99, Aldi

Utterly perfect mounds of crumbly pastry and tasty fruit. It was impossible to stop after only one, two or even three. Ideal for squeezing in after a hefty Christmas dinner. ★★★★★

Deluxe All Butter Mince Pies (6), £1.75, Lidl

Perfectly formed, looked like a work of art. Pastry is crumbly and rich and just the right thickness. Filling was a little runny but tasted delish. ★★★★

Finest All Butter Pastry Mince Pies (6), £2.25, Tesco

This one was filled to the brim but it was super sweet and a little dry. It needed something to help it out a bit. A touch of cream worked a treat. ★★

The Best Deep Filled Mince Pies (6), £2.25, Morrisons

Looked like a homemade offering with chunky pastry that was a little too thick, but tasted good. Filling was moist, very fruity but needed a pinch more spice and booze. ★★★