Continue reading 2019 Review: M&S Collection Mince PiesA rather nice pie, ticking many of the boxes, with an unusual straight sided / tub design. Plenty of filling too…. Just be a little careful when easing it out of it’s case.
Mince Pie Reviews
We use eight review criteria when we review the pies:
Visual Presentation: How the Mince Pie presented itself, pie casing , pastry design, finish quality of the pie edge, etc.
Aroma: What hint did the Mince Pie give of the “treasures within”.
Sugar Coating: The quantity, size and evenness of the sugar granules across the surface of the Mince Pie.
Size / Weight: The Mince Pie should be of good size, with not too much overhang. In the palm of your hand feel the weight of the Mince Pie.
First Impressions: That all important first bite.
Crust Thickness/Quality: Was the crust thick enough? Moist enough? Did it crumble? The crust should crumble when you take your first bite, but you should not end up with a lap full of crumbs.
Filling Quality: Can you taste the fruit? Was there any sense of texture?
Filling Quantity: How close to the top of the casing did the filling come?
2019 Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Sloe Gin Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Sloe Gin Mince PiesWe like this Pie, it’s a little unusual in it’s strong fruity taste, but it’s rather nice. Can we get another one please?
2019 Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Mince PiesA good effort from Asda. A good looking tasty Mince Pie with plenty of filling. Just slightly over cooked and a little too sweet, but still a very good Mince Pie.
2019 Review: Harrods Classic Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: Harrods Classic Mince PiesAs a Harrods Mince Pie we had high expectations, and though enjoyable this pie did not match up. If the quality and quantity of the filling was improved slightly then this could be a superb pie. As it stands it’s a good pie, but there are others out there that are better and cheaper.
2019 Review: Aldi Specially Selected Salted Caramel Crumble Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: Aldi Specially Selected Salted Caramel Crumble Mince PiesAn unusual pie, but not what we are looking for in a Mince Pie. The taste is unique and a little confusing. We won’t be eating a second one!
2019 Review: Waitrose No 1 All Butter Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: Waitrose No 1 All Butter Mince PiesA great looking pie, but lacked filling. Waitrose you know you can do better!
2019 Review: M&S All Butter Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: M&S All Butter Mince PiesHere we go, the M&S Mince Pie. Through the years this has been one of the most consistently good Mince Pies you can buy.
2019 Review: Co-op Free From 4 Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: Co-op Free From 4 Mince PiesAnother gluten free mince pie for us to review.
2019 Review: Iceland Luxury Mince Pies
Continue reading 2019 Review: Iceland Luxury Mince PiesToday we have the legendary Iceland Luxury Mince Pies. These pies come with a serious reputation. Today the Mince Pie Club will give their verdict.