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

There's no escaping them; they're back in the shops again.

What supermarket brand mince pie was your favourite last year, and has a different one beaten it to the top spot this year?

C.

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By *eviant KnightMan
over a year ago

Norton

The devils food

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

Love them all

Actually, could just eat a jar of mincemeat !!

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

Home made ‘Incredibly easy mince pies’ on the BBC good food website. Flipping amazing.

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

I like making my own instead

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I'm not a massive mince pie eater but I rather liked Asda's brandy butter cream ones last year. I've not partaken of any yet this year.

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


"Home made ‘Incredibly easy mince pies’ on the BBC good food website. Flipping amazing. "

As long as it's only the mince pies that are incredibly easy

C.

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

Home made or the in store bakery ones are ok..

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

I like the ones that go in the bin where they belong!

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By *NL Social SpurschickWoman
over a year ago

Social Zone

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By *NL Social SpurschickWoman
over a year ago

Social Zone

Homemade puff pastry ones, not a fan of the branded shortcrust pastry ones

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

The puff pastry ones from the Co-op, but this year I have my eyes on the Morrisons Puff pastry mince pies with cream in.

You can slap me later.

T

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


"Home made ‘Incredibly easy mince pies’ on the BBC good food website. Flipping amazing.

As long as it's only the mince pies that are incredibly easy

C. "

Like mince pie, like maker, or something like that

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


"I like the ones that go in the bin where they belong! "

I agree with you there, don't get what all the fuss is about

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

I bought a box of them in Sainsbury's at the weekend. Note, watch for the sell by dates folks. I only got them because they've finally got Jan '23 on it x

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

Can’t stand mince pies but I love the smell of them for some reason

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

Must admit, Tesco’s finest mince pies with all butter pastry cases filled with mincemeat infused with French brandy & port with a sweet dusting are somewhat delicious...!

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By *hisStagsVixenCouple
over a year ago

peterborough

So, I have done extensive research and taste tests on mince pies over the years. Morrisons short crust are the best and Sainsburys are a close send, followed my Morrisons puff pastry. Pre-packaged (not from on-site bakery), m&s are very nice followed by Mr Kipling and then tesco.

Greggs are ok, but a last resort really…

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Homemade puff pastry ones, not a fan of the branded shortcrust pastry ones "

You can even make them with filo, very nice

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"So, I have done extensive research and taste tests on mince pies over the years. Morrisons short crust are the best and Sainsburys are a close send, followed my Morrisons puff pastry. Pre-packaged (not from on-site bakery), m&s are very nice followed by Mr Kipling and then tesco.

Greggs are ok, but a last resort really… "

Wowzers. You could release that to the local paper!

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

I like them with icing on top

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

Boos homemade mince pies are frigging amazing the only problem is she makes hundreds of them for Christmas presents so we end up not eating any past boxing day lol

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

I don't like sweet things much but mince pies are the food of the Gods

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By *NL Social SpurschickWoman
over a year ago

Social Zone


"Homemade puff pastry ones, not a fan of the branded shortcrust pastry ones

You can even make them with filo, very nice "

I might give that a go, Cheers

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

Asda did some Salted Caramel ones a coypke of years ago, but haven't brought them back

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Can't stand shop ones I have to make my own. I usually make loads for friends, work etc but not sure I can be arsed this year!

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By *illanelleWoman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight

My homemade ones are the best ever. Fact.

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By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

My mums are the BEST.... shop ones Coop

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


"My homemade ones are the best ever. Fact."

very true, can’t beat homemade...!

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

It's great to see how many people make their own. I might have a go this year.

C.

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

Joes Bakery , Gloucester Road , Bristol!

And their cinnamon buns are epic !!! X

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over a year ago

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

Mines pies …… nope lol

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


"There's no escaping them; they're back in the shops again.

What supermarket brand mince pie was your favourite last year, and has a different one beaten it to the top spot this year?

Can't beat homemade but if had to choose a supermarket one. Lidl used to do the best. The brand used to be snowy lodge but I think it's under a new brand now and they're just as good!

C. "

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By *umbriaman1962Man
over a year ago

outside of penrith


"I like them with icing on top"

No no no to icing

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By *umbriaman1962Man
over a year ago

outside of penrith

Picked up box other day not looking mixed fruit pies . Was upset when got home seen my mistake but were nicer than expected

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Sainsburys bakers ones x

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

Do you eat them cold, warm or hot. Also do you have them plain, with cream, brandy cream or Bailey's cream?

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

You had me at mince pies

I’ll take any, but my preference and favourite is always home made. There’s no brand that can make that caramelised bit on the nearly overdone crust that a home oven can produce.

And just throw those MrKipling ones in the bin.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

I usually make my own, including the mincemeat.

A friend brought me a pack of Morrisons baked in store shortcrust pastry pies and I was impressed.

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

I’m a fan of Heston’s Christmas fare each year. I look forward to sampling his new creations and mourn their passing once the season has passed.

This year, his Pear and Fig Mince Pie in Triple Cheese Pastry is a little light in flavour for the filling but the pastry is delicious.

The Spiced Mince Pie with a Lemon Twist crumble is the better of the two. The spices hit just the right mulled notes and come through at the front of the tongue whilst the lemon refreshes at the back of the mouth. The crumble’s soft and buttery texture lends the perfect tone to bring the two flavours together.

They won’t be to everyone’s taste but are an interesting mix amongst the more traditional sweet mince pies.

M

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"There's no escaping them; they're back in the shops again.

What supermarket brand mince pie was your favourite last year, and has a different one beaten it to the top spot this year?

C. "

I saw mince pies and Christmas puddings in Tesco back in August...

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

Christmas mince pies from the co-op In microwave for 42 seconds at 700 power, then cold co-op custard poured on top..

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By *ottom charlieMan
over a year ago

washington


"There's no escaping them; they're back in the shops again.

What supermarket brand mince pie was your favourite last year, and has a different one beaten it to the top spot this year?

C. "
asda has been selling them for a month at least,,,

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


"Christmas mince pies from the co-op In microwave for 42 seconds at 700 power, then cold co-op custard poured on top.. "

That’s some kind of kink you’ve got there, my dear fellow. Mine pies/microwave/cold custard. Quite the threesome.

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By *risxbrisxMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Fucking love them, they should be sold, all year round.

Microwave a bowl of custard, chuck in three pies then mash it up wit spoon into a bowl of happiness and devour

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

Mince pie with brandy cream

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Heat up and add ice cream yum! No preference for where I get them from.

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

Had some from tescos the other day and they were very sweet

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby


"Christmas mince pies from the co-op In microwave for 42 seconds at 700 power, then cold co-op custard poured on top..

That’s some kind of kink you’ve got there, my dear fellow. Mine pies/microwave/cold custard. Quite the threesome. "

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Aldi did salted caramel mince pies last year which were amazing. Haven’t spotted them in store yet

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By *he_Secret_GardenWoman
over a year ago

Naughty Lane

I loooove them...homemade though with German shortcrust pastry they are deadly

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


"Fucking love them, they should be sold, all year round.

Microwave a bowl of custard, chuck in three pies then mash it up wit spoon into a bowl of happiness and devour "

Hmm….pouring in reverse.

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