KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PIES...
WHO IS SERVING UP THE BEST MINCE PIES THIS CHRISTMAS? TRICIA PHILLIPS PUTS THE FESTIVE FAVOURITE TO THE 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. ★★★★★
LUXURY ALL BUTTER MINCE PIES (6)
£2, Iceland
Pretty with lots of filling. Pastry was crumbly and the perfect thickness but not much flavour. Mincemeat had a nice citrus flavour and the tiniest hint of booze. ★★★II
EXTRA SPECIAL EXTRA INDULGENT MINCE PIES (4)
£2.50, Asda
A boozy rich pie with
extremely moist fruit encased in a rich, silky pastry. A little overflavoured with the spices after the first two bites but an OK pie overall. ★★★II
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.
★★★★I £2.25, Morrisons
Looked homemade 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. ★★★II
* All prices correct at time of going to press
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. Melt in the mouth and ideal for squeezing in after a hefty Christmas dinner. ★★★★★
ESSENTIAL SHORTCRUST MINCE PIES (6)
£1.25, Waitrose
The absolute best value for money. The pastry was perfection and the filling was juicy with fruit that exploded across your tongue. An added plus is this one is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. ★★★★I
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. ★★III