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

Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day

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By *uperGuy68Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "

A festive oink oink to you!!

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

None of them are nice, Yuk!!

I hate the smell of them as well

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By *alldarkhandsomedaveMan
over a year ago

Derby

I had some M&S all butter ones last year that were devine!

Might try Aldi offerings this year, those continentals are normally good at such things!

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "

Homemade everytime

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Although the ones they had by Heston from m&s were nice, the ones with the pine smelling sugar frosting

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

Mince pies are still a dodgy subject in this house

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "

4 Packs of 6 ?

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"Although the ones they had by Heston from m&s were nice, the ones with the pine smelling sugar frosting "

Dont they smell like toilet cleaner?

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

4 pack over the course of the day. Bottom of my list is Costco,theirs are all pie and no mincemeat and the pastry is claggy. I'm going to try M&S but not the toilet cleaner flavoured once

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

For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box.

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


"For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box."

Some fillings are much nicer in texture to me

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

I shop in Sainsbury's mostly.....

But Waitrose do the lovliest mince pies...

And i could eat them every day,,and at the moment i do...

But one a week for you figure conscious ladies xx

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


"For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box.

Some fillings are much nicer in texture to me "

Yeah - I haven't had any this year so the jury's out at present but I agree with the Costco comment - they may be big but you might as well just eat a plate of dough!!

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

We actually did a spreadsheet of this at work last December when everyone who came across mince pies in any shop or supermarket bought a couple and we had lunchtime taste tests. There were categories (filling, pastry and filling-pastry ratio). We even tried posh Fortnum and Mason hamper ones. None of us have eaten or been able to look at a mince pie since but Waitrose and Lidl both did well. Harrods was disappointing.

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


"For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box.

Some fillings are much nicer in texture to me

Yeah - I haven't had any this year so the jury's out at present but I agree with the Costco comment - they may be big but you might as well just eat a plate of dough!!"

I was very disappointed with them as their chocolate covered nuts and fruits were top notch

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


"We actually did a spreadsheet of this at work last December when everyone who came across mince pies in any shop or supermarket bought a couple and we had lunchtime taste tests. There were categories (filling, pastry and filling-pastry ratio). We even tried posh Fortnum and Mason hamper ones. None of us have eaten or been able to look at a mince pie since but Waitrose and Lidl both did well. Harrods was disappointing."

Can you do Christmas pudding this year please. That's next on my list

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

no likey - buy a box of 6 every year and end up throwing them away -

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

Homemade. Can't stand the suet in mince pies- why would anyone want to eat little lumps of fat yak!

I make my own mincemeat using mixed fruit, cider and spices, bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced allow to cool then add a big glug of brandy and jar it and let it mature. It can be used straight away but better the more it matures.

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


"For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box.

Some fillings are much nicer in texture to me

Yeah - I haven't had any this year so the jury's out at present but I agree with the Costco comment - they may be big but you might as well just eat a plate of dough!!

I was very disappointed with them as their chocolate covered nuts and fruits were top notch "

Oh, never tried them - I'm sure they'll have them to taste on the shop floor - or the Costco Buffet as my wee one calls it!!

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

The ones from Gregg's with icing on top instead of pastry are yummy!

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

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

I'll let you know when its Christmas

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

I only eat Mr B's homemade mince pies, don't like the taste of shop brought ones.

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


"The ones from Gregg's with icing on top instead of pastry are yummy! "

I can't eat anything from greggs. Nasty stuff.

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


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "
Nice with a glass of sherry Also.

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

this thread's got me thinking...Gonna try and make Nigella's Cranberry-studded mincemeat pies this weekend - after all it must be Christmas, i just heard Fairytale of New york on the radio...

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


"For me, usually any supermarket "best quality" one that's been heated in the oven and then left to cool is the business. I hate having them cold straight from the box."
Nice with Fresh cream on top no wonder I put a Million calories on over the festive Period.

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


"Homemade. Can't stand the suet in mince pies- why would anyone want to eat little lumps of fat yak!

I make my own mincemeat using mixed fruit, cider and spices, bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced allow to cool then add a big glug of brandy and jar it and let it mature. It can be used straight away but better the more it matures. "
Oh to be a good chef Always nice to have those qualitys.

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


"I'll let you know when its Christmas

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Hahaha you know Christmas comes early every year thou I must say I don,t want It any earlier

I suppose It does give most family,s

A chance with young one,s to show

Them santa,s on the way.

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


"this thread's got me thinking...Gonna try and make Nigella's Cranberry-studded mincemeat pies this weekend - after all it must be Christmas, i just heard Fairytale of New york on the radio..."

It's the run up to Christmas where goodies have to be made and shop bought ones taste tested. I want to serve my guests the best

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By *ptimusDMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Iceland claim they've got the best mince pies in the country. And their advert board inside and outside their stores boldly say this and also mentions every other supermarket by name, including Waitrose.

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


"Homemade. Can't stand the suet in mince pies- why would anyone want to eat little lumps of fat yak!

I make my own mincemeat using mixed fruit, cider and spices, bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced allow to cool then add a big glug of brandy and jar it and let it mature. It can be used straight away but better the more it matures. Oh to be a good chef Always nice to have those qualitys."

You don't need any skills to make it! Seriously it's as simple as a couple of bags of mixed fruit, bung in a pan, add cider to cover and simmer for about a hour, keep adding cider to keep it from drying.

Then when making mince pies you can even cheat make a huge one instead. A sheet of ready to roll pastry, whatever you fancy, short crust, filo or puff. Lay the sheet on a baking tray, put mixture on one side fold over and seal with water.

Anyone can make that

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


"this thread's got me thinking...Gonna try and make Nigella's Cranberry-studded mincemeat pies this weekend - after all it must be Christmas, i just heard Fairytale of New york on the radio...

It's the run up to Christmas where goodies have to be made and shop bought ones taste tested. I want to serve my guests the best "

I'll report back on the pies soon

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

I make the best ones. I can't stand shop bought pastry or mincemeat. I make my own using Hugh fearnley-whittingstall recipe with minced beef in. Bloody lovely.

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


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "

if ya keep on like that you'll get a arse like Kim Kardashian

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


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day

if ya keep on like that you'll get a arse like Kim Kardashian "

but only if you squat while you're eating them

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


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day

if ya keep on like that you'll get a arse like Kim Kardashian "

You have obviously never seen my arse

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


"Homemade. Can't stand the suet in mince pies- why would anyone want to eat little lumps of fat yak!

I make my own mincemeat using mixed fruit, cider and spices, bring to the boil. Simmer until reduced allow to cool then add a big glug of brandy and jar it and let it mature. It can be used straight away but better the more it matures. Oh to be a good chef Always nice to have those qualitys.

You don't need any skills to make it! Seriously it's as simple as a couple of bags of mixed fruit, bung in a pan, add cider to cover and simmer for about a hour, keep adding cider to keep it from drying.

Then when making mince pies you can even cheat make a huge one instead. A sheet of ready to roll pastry, whatever you fancy, short crust, filo or puff. Lay the sheet on a baking tray, put mixture on one side fold over and seal with water.

Anyone can make that "
I tried My hand at some pastry makeing a few Months back was not a total Dissapointment did,nt go as planed but

All the flavours were there and did salvage some nice pastry for eating With Ingredients as well blackberrys

On this Occasion so that gave me some

Inspiration for later Idea,s but thank you for the Info.

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


"I make the best ones. I can't stand shop bought pastry or mincemeat. I make my own using Hugh fearnley-whittingstall recipe with minced beef in. Bloody lovely. "

minced beef in mince pies?

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


"I make the best ones. I can't stand shop bought pastry or mincemeat. I make my own using Hugh fearnley-whittingstall recipe with minced beef in. Bloody lovely.

minced beef in mince pies? "

Yep. Don't knock it until you've tried it. It's the traditional way it was made. Why do you think it's called mincemeat??

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


"I make the best ones. I can't stand shop bought pastry or mincemeat. I make my own using Hugh fearnley-whittingstall recipe with minced beef in. Bloody lovely.

minced beef in mince pies?

Yep. Don't knock it until you've tried it. It's the traditional way it was made. Why do you think it's called mincemeat??"

I can't eat meat with fruit,just sounds wrong to me

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By *igandanneCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Hated them as a kid and still do now

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

Morrison's do rather good mince pies. I only go to Morrison's in December for the mince pies.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend


"Morrison's do rather good mince pies. I only go to Morrison's in December for the mince pies."

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

hate mince pies

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

Mmm Mince Pies.

Best ones I've ever had were the ones my late Nan used to make.

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


"Mmm Mince Pies.

Best ones I've ever had were the ones my late Nan used to make."

Don't suppose she gave you the recipe?

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


"Currently munching on a Tesco all butter mince pie and wondering who makes the nicest ones. I'm partial to the Co-op puff pastry ones,I once ate 4 in a day "
If you're not talking boxes then you got nothing on me!

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


"Mmm Mince Pies.

Best ones I've ever had were the ones my late Nan used to make.

Don't suppose she gave you the recipe?"

No. She used to do a fantastic bread pudding too.

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

I love mince pies... But they don't love me!!

I also have to work all day smelling them cooking and it drives me INSANE!!!!

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

Sayers a local baker,otherwise Sainbury ok,M&S not good.

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


"Mmm Mince Pies.

Best ones I've ever had were the ones my late Nan used to make.

Don't suppose she gave you the recipe?

No. She used to do a fantastic bread pudding too.

"

I love my mum's bread pudding. It was juicy inside and crusty on top

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

Sod the mince pies, get the stollen and the pannetone out

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


"Sod the mince pies, get the stollen and the pannetone out "

I only discovered the delights of stollen last year when my daughter bought one. Not sure if I've had pannetone

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over a year ago

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


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Lol you nutcase. Now I fancy a mince pie you git!!

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


"

Lol you nutcase. Now I fancy a mince pie you git!! "

Hahahaha.

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By *abes in the woodWoman
over a year ago

wales

Morrison did nice ones and asda

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


"Morrison did nice ones and asda"

Forget the mince pies, my mince pies have just seen what i'd love for Christmas, if not before -great nipples.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

The best I had last year was either waitrose marzipan mince tart, or the Costa coffee one as again it had marzipan on it.

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