FabSwingers.com forum: Mince pies

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ok I've eaten quite a few different ones from different supermarkets and I have to say my favourite so far is the Asda one.

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

Can you tell us which supermarkets and rate them out of 10?

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Maybe Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes but his mince pies are rotten.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Maybe Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes but his mince pies are rotten."

I have to disagree with that. Had one today and tasted nice

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I like the Tesco finest ones

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can you tell us which supermarkets and rate them out of 10?

Haven't tried the iceland ones or aldi yet but will keep you upto date

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sainsbury ones from the bakery are my favourite

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"Maybe Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes but his mince pies are rotten.

I have to disagree with that. Had one today and tasted nice"

I don't like them. Pastry too hard and sugary. I like the buttery pastry that melts in your mouth.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like the Tesco finest ones"

Yes they are rather scrumptious

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By *uriouscouple83Couple
over a year ago

Worcester

"I like the Tesco finest ones"

I concur with this

I haven’t had one yet this year, I don’t allow myself that indulgence until 1st December.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Maybe Mr Kipling makes exceedingly good cakes but his mince pies are rotten.

I have to disagree with that. Had one today and tasted nice

I don't like them. Pastry too hard and sugary. I like the buttery pastry that melts in your mouth."

I do admit they can be a little hard sometimes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could just scoff a Costco mince pie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All shop ones are minging... so sweet and sickly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like the Tesco finest ones

I concur with this

I haven’t had one yet this year, I don’t allow myself that indulgence until 1st December. "

I can never resist putting in my mouth

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

The sainsbury puff pastry ones from bakery I have a new box x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The sainsbury puff pastry ones from bakery I have a new box x"

Have you had any yet?

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

The ones from lidl are rather nice

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"The sainsbury puff pastry ones from bakery I have a new box x

Have you had any yet?"

No I'm thinking of having g one with cream x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I quite like the ones in the bin where they belong

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The ones from lidl are rather nice

I do keep meaning to get some from there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sausbury finest are the dogs danglies.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The sainsbury puff pastry ones from bakery I have a new box x

Have you had any yet?

No I'm thinking of having g one with cream x"

Whipped cream

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

"The ones from lidl are rather nice

I do keep meaning to get some from there"

They're delicious

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"The sainsbury puff pastry ones from bakery I have a new box x

Have you had any yet?

No I'm thinking of having g one with cream x

Whipped cream"

Double pouring cream I have 4 who wants to share? Lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mum makes the best ones. End of.

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By *osineCouple
over a year ago

Weston-Super-Mare

Mine are beautiful!

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I got the tiny ones out of lydl ..the tops came off leaving the bottoms still in the plastic tray

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

"My mum makes the best ones. End of."

You obviously have not tried our family recipe!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Every year in at work on December, a bunch of us would bring in mince pies from as many places as possible and rate them (usually get through about 30 different ones

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Asda and M&S usually came out on top

I'll miss doing that this year.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Sainsbury ones from the bakery are my favourite"

Mr KC concurs there

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

Mince pies ? Christmas cake ? Christmas pudding ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i dont like them

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Mince pies ? Christmas cake ? Christmas pudding ?

Oh goody, a fellow Christmas confectionery disliker! Mr KC likes it all though

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Tried the Asda extra special with salted caramel the other day, quite nice cold but thinking they maybe better warm with a dollop of thick cream. Looking forward to trying the black Forrest ones

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Agreed op, Asda do make the best!

A bit of Devon custard on top of the Asda Special mince pie!

Then before you it eat to decide cold or heated in microwave? I went cold with a spoon of Nestles milk earlier Mmmmmm.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I hate mince pies

supermarket ones taste like cardboard

Tesco used to do a spiced apple or rhubarb and ginger but seems it’s one of many things not on the shelves this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Supermarket

I get mine fresh from henriettes.

They’re grrrrreat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My mum makes the best ones. End of.

You obviously have not tried our family recipe! "

I eagerly await my invitation xx

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

Apparently spar ones are award winning.

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By *hechairman18Man
over a year ago

Salford Quays , Manchester

I hate Mince pies.

I had 6 yesterday.

Glad when I had finished them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can never go wrong with Aldi, cheap and most definitely cheerful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I make my own. Once tasted, you'll be coming back for more and more.

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By *oolkoupleCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire

I prefer the thin ones from the bakery. I've got a box of Tesco deep fill ones which are nice though. Best are my dad's homemade but he refuses to make pastry anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I quite like the ones in the bin where they belong

I'm with you on that, disgusting things

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I quite like the ones in the bin where they belong

I'm with you on that, disgusting things

Wowzers!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I quite like the ones in the bin where they belong

I'm with you on that, disgusting things

Wowzers!"

Sorry dude, I think I tried the Sainsbury's ones once and spat it out after one bite. It was not good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love the Sainsbury’s ones with some whipped cream and a gingerbread latte

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

The Aldi extra special ones are quite nice. But you can't beat homemade ones, still warm from the oven with some double cream...drool.

I refuse to partake until December though, so a couple of days to wait yet

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I have to say my favourite is Greggs.

They feel like a proper homemade mince pie. Add a nice hot latte and it's a treat and a half.

Jo.Xx

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