FabSwingers.com forum: Best mince pie 2016

By *ellowbabes OP Couple
over a year ago

newport/cwmbran

Right then!! For the last few years my eldest and I have had our own mince pie judging thing going on. This year she has other things to to so I,m opening it up...best mince pie available nationwide(no local bakers). Can be deep filled or traditional, puff pastry or short, in fact any widely available mince pie type treat can be entered. Judging panel is me (Mr), and two others, to be appointed!! Entry's by mid December, sub categories are best pastry and best filling...your nominations please

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

I go for quantity over quality... so Lidl box of 24 is my nomination for best value ......

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I haven't tried any yet!

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

I've discovered mince pie icecream today, best of both worlds

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By *abes in the woodWoman
over a year ago

wales

Tesco

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

"Right then!! For the last few years my eldest and I have had our own mince pie judging thing going on. This year she has other things to to so I,m opening it up...best mince pie available nationwide(no local bakers). Can be deep filled or traditional, puff pastry or short, in fact any widely available mince pie type treat can be entered. Judging panel is me (Mr), and two others, to be appointed!! Entry's by mid December, sub categories are best pastry and best filling...your nominations please

Tesco's... !!! they are very good!

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

"I haven't tried any yet! "

Well I've heard it said many times before ....no-one knows more about mincing than Steve....

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

Real patisserie in Brighton an Hove also aldi an lidl

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

It's frigging November

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By *ellowbabes OP Couple
over a year ago

newport/cwmbran

"It's frigging November

Yup!!!

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

"It's frigging November

No problem! Easter eggs will be on sale soon!!

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

"It's frigging November

Mince pies for life blood

Ya get me?

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"It's frigging November

No problem! Easter eggs will be on sale soon!!

Oh lawd

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

"I've discovered mince pie icecream today, best of both worlds

Is this wonder available nationwide?

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"It's frigging November

Mince pies for life blood

Ya get me?"

No I don't fooking get you blud

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

Co-op puff pastry mince pies. I did a taste test last year, and they won.

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

My ma does the best ones, homemade slightly warm with fresh cream....

Although I do have a thing for a sneaky m&s ones as well

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

"Co-op puff pastry mince pies. I did a taste test last year, and they won."

and there still as yummy this yr 1.00 for 4

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"Co-op puff pastry mince pies. I did a taste test last year, and they won."
Not everything but a big part of my grocery comes from the co-op and they usually often have a nice selection of mince pies..

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

I ate 3 mince pies earlier - oops. They are lush though.

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By *NaughtyCouple
over a year ago

St Albans

Mine - sweet short crust pastry with grated orange and orange juice, home made mincemeat with whisky. With orange and whisky butter icing between mincemeat and pastry top

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By *ellowbabes OP Couple
over a year ago

newport/cwmbran

Just sampled Iceland's luxury mince pies.....best yet

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

They're all revolting!

HTH

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

I want one now

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

Sainsbury's. Gorgeous!

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

Aldi are doing some beautiful Salted Caramel ones and also Chocolate Orange ones which are also really good! Well worth a visit.

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

Wenzels puff pastry ones are delish

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

"Just sampled Iceland's luxury mince pies.....best yet"

Adding those to the list. Will be making some soon as well.

Welsh cakes made last weekend are nearly gone

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

Gregg's mince pies are yummy

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By *emini1637Woman
over a year ago

Warwickshire

I don't normally like mince pies but Sainsburys own in the clear plastic trays are the best....imo!!

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

I'll report back tomorrow

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

Morrisons deep filled mince pies in a clear tray pack of 4 ...very juicy and yummy pastry x

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By *kgeminiMan
over a year ago

Southampton

The M&S star top ones are amazing

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

Me and friend also judge mince pies and we hve found the best by far is the Aldi speciality brandy mince pie.... I've eaten a lot of pies and hands down these are amazing . Xx

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

The home made pile in my kitchen that I'm slowly destroying...

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"I have even taking mince pies to work since the beginning of November, to date waitrose mince pies are the best so far."

Dam auto correct.

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

Keep the recommendations coming folks.

I put on half a stone one Xmas. I blamed the mince pies

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

I have a great recipe. You make the pastry with lots of butter and orange juice but no sugar. The mincemeat goes in, topped with a dollop of thick cream, laced with sugar and orange peel/juice.

Amazing.

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