Review: M&S Collection Mince Pies
A 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?
Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Sloe Gin Mince Pies
We 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?
Review: ASDA Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies
A 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.
Review: Harrods Classic Mince Pies
As 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.
Review: Aldi Specially Selected Salted Caramel Crumble Mince Pies
An 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!
Review: Waitrose No 1 All Butter Mince Pies
A great looking pie, but lacked filling. Waitrose you know you can do better!
Review: M&S All Butter Mince Pies
Here we go, the M&S Mince Pie. Through the years this has been one of the most consistently good Mince Pies you can buy.
Review: Co-op Free From 4 Mince Pies
Another gluten free mince pie for us to review.
Review: Iceland Luxury Mince Pies
Today we have the legendary Iceland Luxury Mince Pies. These pies come with a serious reputation. Today the Mince Pie Club will give their verdict.
Review: Sainsbury’s Bakery Baked in store Mince Pies
Today we have the Sainsbury’s Baked Instore Mince Pie. Though these pies will vary from store to store and day to day we thought we needed to test them so that you can know what they are like.