Mince pies, best, worst or fancy flavours?

[Coldhandscoldheart]

Morning.
I’ve only had Morrisons ‘The Best’ ones so far. They aren’t. There’s too much filling to pastry which isn’t all that crisp. The filling is a bit too sweet and sour without actually tasting of much.

I’m going to try to get some more today. Any opinions?

[Stupiddriver1]

I like the waitrose choclate and cherry ones this year.

[Coldhandscoldheart]

That sounds like heresy! Do they have mince in as well?
I’m at Asda this morning, so going to give some of theirs a go. Might be able to get some M&S ones for work tomorrow.

[livingthegoodlife]

Had the Waitrose extra buttery ones, very nice.

[Mookie81]

Fortnum and Mason ones are to die for!

[Midnight0]

I love sainsburys puff pastry ones, feels like puff pastry makes them less overwhelmingly sweet.

[pinkunicorn20]

Asda extra special crumble topped mince pies are the best mince pies!

[Chewbecca]

The ones from my local independent bakers are by far my favourite, the pastry is like shortbread and really melts in the mouth. I heat for 15secs before eating.

[BeyondMyWits]

Waitrose ones - Heston from Waitrose spiced mince pies with lemon, and a crumble type topping - pastry to filling balance is perfect, sweet to sharp balance is perfect - omg they are soooooo good!

[horse4course]

Homemade is best.

[piefacedClique]

My Nan bought these from QVC.... I didn’t even know it still existed! But oh my god they are delicious!!!!! They are more dessert size rather than a two bite shop bought one but god they are amazing! And the man selling them was pretty easy in the eye too! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

www.qvcuk.com/Wilfreds-Pies-Set-of-8-Luxury-Brandy-Butter-Mince-Pies.product.809190.html

[PechaKucha]

The Greggs ones are quite flat, which gives an excellent pastry:mincemeat ratio

[AuntieMarys]

I like the tiny Sainsburys ones.

[MustardScreams]

The Aldi fancy ones (F&M lookalikes) are very good.

Just had a Waitrose plum & Ginger one for breakfast, delicious!

[PotteringAlong]

Greggs are the best in my opinion!

[slavetothemoney]

Another vote for Greggs.
Waitrose all butter come a close second.
Wasn't impressed with m&s.

[LivingDeadGirlUK]

Had some lovely mini ones from M&S with thin crisp pastry.

[Dontsayyouloveme]

Aldi extra special ones here! Tempted to try the crumble topped ones this year as well!

I’ve always loved the also frangipan ones from Aldi but this year there is a lot of frangipan which is great but it’s at the expense of the mincemeat! There’s hardly any now. So I won’t be buying another box. However I may give their normal ones a try !

[MinisterforCheekyFuckery]

The Sainsbury's puff pastry ones are lovely. I also had a sloe-gin flavour mince pie recently, can't remember if it was from Aldi or Lidl but it was gorgeous.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

Dontsay I was wondering where the frangipan ones were from, I read one of the magazines ( the taste test articles) so I was sure I hadn't dreamed them

I don't mind a frangipan overload myself .

We get the Sainsbury Bakery ones ( delicious) shortcrust pastry .

[Coldhandscoldheart]

Asda best range, was okay. Not deep filled, so ratios better. Still feel the mincemeat is a bit disappointing. I wonder if it used to taste better, or if I’m suffering from the mince pie in my head.

[PlausibleSuit]

Fortnum & Mason's, or Greggs. Otherwise homemade.

I had one from Gail's yesterday. It was just sugar, sugar, sugar. No flavour at all. Truly horrible thing.

[Ninkanink]

Aldi frangipane are very good (according to my OH - I don’t eat them myself as I don’t like dried fruits).

[uncomfortablydumb53]

Sainsbury's In store bakery
Lovely shortcrust pastry, which I prefer to puff
Just bought my first pack today actually!

[NaughtyLittleElf]

Greggs are stunning, I also got some lovely ones from the Co-op I think both were something like 4 for £1.

[toastofthetown]

I tried the Heston from Waitrose chocolate and cherry mince pies this year and found them dreadful. They were dry and overwhelmingly sweet and artificial tasting.