5 Supermarkets LUXURY MINCE PIE Taste Test! Which is BEST?

[@stephenparrott9197]

So the softer ones are softer for a reason if you look on the back of the packet and it says not suitable for home freezing. Means they have been made months in advance then blast frozen. And pulled out the freezer about a week before they hit the supermarkets. That’s what makes them slightly softer freezing them. I know this because for the last month I’ve been picking them up from the various cold stores up and down the country

[@mikewright447]

that i can believe as i know for a fact that swizzles and matlows start making their xmas range of sweets in the summer and im guessing that most if not all food companies are doing the same thing.

[@philipsteel5024]

Love mince pies. Greggs are doing six in a box just now. Absolutely delicious.

[@grahamhill2267]

I love mince pies, I’d eat them all year round if they stocked them! Just an idea Gaz, when you think that products look like another same product, check the factory codes on the packaging! If they’re the same then they’re made by the same factory!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I'm quite partial lol

[@ianthomas1060]

We make our own mince meat and jar it and have mince pies sometimes in June or September. So easy to do. If you want help, just ask.

[@grahamhill2267]

@@ianthomas1060 thanks 👍🏻

[@chrisf9377]

We're just outside London and supermarkets like Tesco have had them and other Christmas food on sale since September

[@marcse7en]

I think factory codes are only used on meat and dairy.

[@JonPaul1953]

Unlike the other brands Gaz, the Iceland mince pies have usually been in the top five in various tests, for years now. Good price too, mate👍. We get them every year🎄

[@Jolene492]

I’m going to try them 😊

[@JonPaul1953]

@@Jolene492 They're excellent. Enjoy👍!

[@benpatsy2076]

The best that I've had are the ones from the coop, not the 6 pack, but the 4 pack that's in the clear plastic package. They look homemade and covered in icing sugar. I find them very tasty.

[@melinmove]

Yes! I agree

[@patrickhawkins9087]

You are Spot on excellent mince pies.

[@dean7442]

Ahhh, the good old mince pies, love it...mass manufactured are usually much the same....home made tops them all by a country mile !

[@topquark6919]

Not the way my wife makes them! 😂

[@dean7442]

@@topquark6919 😅

[@davidbowie2046]

I've tested them all over the last week or so ( Have the weight gain to prove it ;) ) Top of the shop are M&S, Collection £3.50 for 6 then Aldi Specially Selected £2.25 for 6, but for something unusual, but beautiful try the Aldi Extra Special Jamaican Rum Mince Tarts. They are a game changer!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info!

[@annsmith1922]

Morrisons in the open pack 6 My late mom loved these. She would eat two packs a week!😇🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marcse7en]

Mince Pies are honestly all much the same. I bought several boxes of Aldi at around £1.25 for a box of six, only to find the date doesn't last until Christmas. As you say, they were dry, soft pastry, and sweet, but they're as good as your "fancy" pies! They should call luxury food products, "Imagine The Difference!" and "Extra Expensive!" 🤣 I prefer to "eat modestly," and hang on to my "brass!" (I'm turning into my late father!) You SHOULD do a blind taste test, because your perception is swayed by brand, packaging, and price!

[@ChrisyC567]

Sainsbury's own brand 4 in a clear pack are the absolute BEST.... & I hope someone benifits from this comment 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@trapper561]

So glad you have done this taste test . Trust your judgement implicitly , not keen on too sweet either , will be buying the Aldi ones for the price . Would be great if you carried on testing Christmas food for us. Christmas pigs on blankets and stuffing and shortbread biscuits would be a great help thank you ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@kevanparker908]

My wife gets me a packet of mince pies every week! Over the years I have tried all the fancy ones and always find Sainsburys standardard ones four in a see through packet as good as you can get on both price and taste! had a packet a week for the last six weeks.

[@ChrisyC567]

Totally Agree, They are the absolute Best.. 👍🏻

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nice one pal

[@amandapenrose49]

I pack biscuits ,Shortbread and oatcakes for a company called Walkers. They're one of the biggest companys in Scotland. They also make mince pies for a lot of the supermarkets. I think a lot of these may have been made by them. I have worked in the mince pie factory and it was interesting to see the machine that puts the top on the mince pies thumping it on. I had the job of looking to see that the top of the pie was on correctly and if not sliding it into place before it went to get baked.

[@ellecee453]

Walkers mince pies are delicious.

[@briz1965]

Haven't seen them yet in the stores in Canada. Did have a conversation with a neighbor after they dropped of a thanksgiving meal. When I replied, it was not bad, it was alright, they took offense. I explained where I come from that's a compliment. Your 'mmm' sealed the deal.

[@newsmonger77]

When I lived in British Columbia I couldn't find a Christmas pudding anywhere!!!!!! The mince pies didn't have lids. No shortage of craft dinner though!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hi all, looks like they all have booze in lol hohoho 🎅🎅🎄this is last years mince pie review includes M&S kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaG5pJmaZq-Wi80 prices will be more this year 😢

[@H1-NMR]

Can smell the booze😂😂

[@johndavis7944]

Yes but it's for flavour. Not to get minced on 😋

[@austenpowers]

Yes lad 1 month early get in there

[@BigAndTall666]

Add more dark rum... 😊

[@lyndarainey1007]

I thought last year that the pies were very pale. I wondered if the baking time had been cut a little to keep costs down. Always enjoy your content 😊

[@jimmorris5700]

It’s baking at lower temp so yes you right !

[@Dan23_7]

Nobody makes mince pies like my old grandma used to make, she had the knack haha. As I’m watching this, the wife and my mother are chatting about mince pies 😂 My mum says Morrison’s are the best, but only because she works there (she’s weird like that 😂). I like mince pies with some good old squirty cream. Wife likes them warmed up with some ice cream. Cheers Gaz for the review 👍🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha you're right mate 👍

[@Dan23_7]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Did you polish these off once you stopped filming ?

[@alisonmike2912]

I like the Tesco ones that have a layer of icing on top , yum.

[@maxinlux6570]

I feel the need to remind all that mince pies originally contained... Real mince beef! A lot, by volume. And suet and all sorts of things. Incredible memories of my parents preparing the mincemeat in... September? Mrs. Beeton or Elisabeth Davies cookbook IIRC... I was very young back then, very late 70s I think, all manner of sultanas, currants, raisins, candied fruit, various sugars and... Brandy! Lots of it! Put in glass jars, turned regularly and topped up with more brandy reularly for 2 months. In December the resulting pies were beyond belief, unbelievably good!

[@Dan23_7]

Every day is a school day !! I never knew that they we’re literally mince meat. Cheers for that, merry Christmas….. oh shht it’s only November 😂

[@jpwolf1701]

Give the Greggs mince pies a try, they seem to have a nice shortcrust pastry and the mincemeat is tasty.

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Cheers Gaz for that . I usually pick up a box from Aldi . Not many young ones seem to go for em now days. Age thing warmed up custard cream or ice-cream needed as you say . My mum's didn't need that as the pastry was ace. 🌲.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@Glenn7719]

I bought some of the Aldi cheapo ones, think they were around a quid, in the red box and they were lovely. Bought another box a week later, and they tasted completely different. 😮 Best ones ive had were homemade ones from my local farm shop, sell out quick tho.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes can't beat homemade 😋

[@hthharrison7764]

I'm a frangipane mince pie addict. The best I've had were from Aldi but I've not had M&S ones. The pies you just tried..... not being able to decide is an actual decision in itself. What I mean is why pay £3 when you get a very similar pie for £2.19.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes reviewed them last year

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I prefer to wait until Aldi gets the various mince tarts in store. From 9 November apparently. There are several different ones, such as Frangipani, Almond, and Jamaican rum. These are streets ahead of other mince pies. I'm looking forward as well to the festive sandwiches. The smoked salmon and cream cheese is superb and this year there is a seafood cocktail sandwich and a pigs in blankets roll. But you have to get there early, because each day's stock sells out quickly.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@125phr]

Hmm love mince pies trying to resist the temptation as it’s November . Once I start eating them it’s hard to stop ….😂. Like em warm with splodge of brandy butter on …oh yeah !! 😋🎄🎄 Thanks for sharing Gareth 🍺

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

So good

[@audreydempster6630]

Tesco finest mince pies are on special at £1.50 just now 😋 greggs mince pies are lovely 😊

[@theresaoconnell2477]

That’s what I thought Greggs ones are so tasty and luxurious at the same time

[@peterclarke3300]

Great and honest review Gaz as always my Mrs with only have Greggs’ ones only because the pastry is thinner as you know you have to keep them happy 🤣👏👏👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@topquark6919]

During the festive season, I frequently buy, M&S, Iceland luxury & Co-Op finest mince pie's. Value wise, the Iceland one's are hard to beat. Taste great, too.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Thank you Gaz 👍♥️ for the taste test on mince pies, as you say it's folks preference but I do love Iceland luxury one's 🤤😋 Have a lovely day Gaz and family ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@Micky-74-v6f]

I used to work in a trifle factory (st ivel) and we made same trifles for all the supermarkets but just changed the pots. With a few slight added ingredients for a few of the posher ones, such as almonds on top of a splash of sherry. It's possible those mince pies are also made in same factory but different packaging and a splash o booze. ?

[@MichaelCampin]

I love mine with a good dark rum as for the sauce I prefer Custard,preferably Devon creamy Custard or Brandy Sauce

[@MrWillyMrBrightside]

For me Christmas starts the moment the clocks go back hahahaha, why not make the most of Christmas when it's cold and miserable outside

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha yes love Christmas

[@MiddleAgedBrit]

I din't even know why I watched this, I can't stand Mince Pies? But Gaz, you are now part of my daily routine.. 🤣🤣

[@timcrook2231]

Cheers Gaz top draw looking forward to the pigs in blankets festive taste test review 😋🚦🥓👍

[@martinwebb1681]

6 mince pies are £2.50 at Waitrose ... 6 mince pies at Marks & Spencer £2.50 or if you want the M&S collection ones £3.50 for 6. At Sainsbury's 6 mince pies £2.75p (£1.75p with nectar card) or 6 basic mince pies £1.60p. At Morrisons it's 6 mince pies for £2.50.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers for the information 👍

[@Essydyk]

Tesco Finest are £1.50 for 6 with a clubcard.

[@grumpyoldman8661]

Try your favourite mince pie hot, with Walls' Cornish ice cream. I mostly eat either Sainsbury's or M&S mince pies but my all time favourites are from a Sussex bakery chain, name of "Truffles"; delicious! Another excellent video BFG.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@dayoolowu7743]

Hi Gareth ,I've never liked mince pies ,thanx for the review ,will be buying the best for my family mince pies ,Cockney slang eyes,lol ❤

[@mikewright447]

im sure that mince pies started to appear in my local co-op at the start of september and iv been told the easter eggs will be put out on jan 2nd , unless they are already out , ill be going in my co-op later so ill have a look and as someone said below co-op do a 4 pack that used to be £1 (probs now £1.50 knowing the co-op) and they were very nice.

[@sallybrown7854]

Each to their own taste as some like a sweet filling , some more alcohol. Some like a soft pastry some crunchy. In our home we prefer home made mincemeat with plenty of suet which we make several months prior to Christmas to mature. My own melt in mouth pasrty. Umm yummy. Very good honest review again. Thank you

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@toopoos]

I remember making mince pies at school in the 70's and you took some home for your folks all proud and that. I bet they used to go straight in the bin as what's with the rock hard pastry back in the day at school , you could certainly defend yourself in a riot with them. 😂👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha I remember cooking at school too lol damp t towels and making lemonade lol

[@haunteddeandollsuk]

@@BaldFoodieGuylol the good old days and single glazed windows that had frost on the inside 😂

[@susannah1184]

Thanks for the review of all these, great xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelmurray9153]

wish you had included the morrisons own baked from the bakery. Best supermarket mince pies.

[@ukar69]

When the mince pies first came out in Waitrose it was early October if not before. I looked at the expiration date and it was mid November!

[@trevjones83]

Brought a box of Tesco this week at club card price of £1-50, so half price & makes it the cheapest to buy at present, very enjoyable & another box will enter my shopping basket before the weekend 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy!

[@jwracingteam]

Bloody important one this Gaz, Xmas mince pies serious stuff :) cheers!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@widowmaker461]

I like the brandy ones from coopland they're really nice, always treat ourselves when they come out

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

Yes Gareth the review was inconclusive… Get the others if you can…. I’m not sure which mince pie to have as a dessert after my Pot Noodal starter and Pukka Christmas pie main😂👍

[@patrickhawkins9087]

I love your reviews Gareth and have bought many items based on your taste test, Thanks for posting as it takes the guess work out of supermarket shopping.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@Knappa22]

I’ve found the Marks & Spencer ones to be back on form this year after a few years of being ropey. Lidl and Aldi are good too.

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Not much between them then so Aldi wins on price alone. Thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jimmy75256]

Love to see you do this in December with in store bakery mince pies

[@trapper561]

Omg. Yes those flaky ones delicious

[@WolfmanWoody]

In previous years we have tried them all including M&S and decided that the ones we like the best were Asda's cheap ones, used to be £1 a packet of 6 at one time. Now that I'm diabetic we'll probably skip them all in future and I have no feelings about Christmas now anyway. 🤔 Bah humbug.

[@frothe42]

I feel the same way about Christmas. I look at it as a day for inner reflection as well as preparing a few meals for shut ins.

[@gerrylewis5281]

I usually only buy mince pies instead of Xmas pudding. Warmed up, with cream. tbh? They all taste the same to me. I usually get mine from Lidl or Asda. I know you don’t have a Lidl, but I’ve found that Lidl and Aldi usually sell the same items, equally priced, just under a different name. A good review though. Maybe there was no winner on taste, but you did show there was a winner on price. 👍🏻. Perhaps you could do a similar multi test on Xmas puddings ? That’s usually where the difference in taste and ingredients stands out. Keep up the good work mate. I love your honesty when reviewing food and you have certainly saved me wasting money on stuff I might not like.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gerry

[@nicolavallely8076]

Thank you for the video,as a diabetic I allow myself a treat. Imagine going over the limit after eating too many xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome x

[@luvuforeverjames]

Had home made frangipane topped, almond pastry mince pies last year, they were top notch! 😋

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers James, yes they are good, think I reviewed them ones last year, yum 😋

[@Essydyk]

Morrisons were the best mince pies last year ... just sayin'. Lovely and moist pastry but then again you are going by how fresh they are when you get your mitts on them but they were a level above the Tesco and Co-Op ones I bought. I have the Tesco ones coming in a delivery today so glad they came equal 1st!! £1.50 for 6 and can be frozen.

[@NeilusNihilus]

Are you talking about 'the best' ones or normal ones from Morrisons?

[@Essydyk]

@@NeilusNihilus The Best ones.

[@Slycockney]

Thanks Gareth for being our mince spy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@pikricky]

One of the best things about Christmas is getting stuck into the mincemeat pies,one is never enough for me Gareth,my wife's Aunt was the cook in a big well known Ayr Hotel and she used to give us a big box of home made ones every year,delicious, in a bowl with loads of double cream is my favourite way of eating them,my mouth is watering here just watching this,another great review big pal

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You and me both!

[@WeirdSeagul]

I like the ones with almost no lids as I find the pastry tends to be quite dry in shop bought ones.

[@grahampitchy8691]

I've always got the Aldi Brandy Mince Pies every year. I have found them Spot on in your words always :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh yes yum 😋

[@andrewbush3744]

I paid £1 for 4 mince pies the other day from the pound bakery they were very nice

[@jhoneyb]

When you said "I'm sitting on the fence" I was chanting in my head "pick one, pick one".

[@johnhawkes8122]

Please do another review covering all the other main supermarkets which were not covered.

[@MadTamski]

All mince pies make your mouth dry, it's part of their purpose! Cracking review, and yes, I'm jelous that you had the opportunity to test mince pies!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Mad

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Gareth, It is the time for mince pies😋nice to have after a Christmas Pot noodle🤣 Enjoy, who does not like a mince pie. Take care👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You too mate

[@janettebarr6538]

Now that’s one food review I would love to have done who can stop at just one, lucky you

[@frothe42]

I applaud your effort into tasting mince pies as I abhor them. When I think of a pie, especially here in the US, it is usually 9"; yours in the UK 🇬🇧 see to be more like individual pies. I simply don't like the taste. Actually gotten away from pies other than apple, even then it is rare that I have a slice. I only like pumpkin in a cheesecake, made with Remy Martin cognac. Of course, mince pies is an acquired taste, like good Scotch!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers mate

[@richardstevens3625]

Can't beat a mince pie with babybell cheese. I'm a sucker for the cheaper options, as they do what's needed in satisfying my hunger. P.s My mate just recently disclosed to me he thought the white bits were rice in the mince pies. Best laugh in a pub I've ever had.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha never mind lol

[@ellcor]

my favourites this year are, surprisingly, Mr Kipling All Butter Mince Pies. labelled as Best Ever. They are expensive though. (check the label - they are not the normal Mr Kipling pies)

[@Andyc515]

Morrisons do a good deep fill mince pie in shortcrust,yummie,gotta love a mince pie specially a boozy one 😁 a nice little festive comparison Gareth 😋 👍

[@Pugwash.]

Was there anything difference in weight or filling percentage? I'm not keen on one that's more pastry than mincemeat due to the heartburn. Thanks for taking one for the team and eating 5 packets though!

[@pauljennings8432]

You could do a blind test, you get 5 tubs and mark them 1-5 and then leave the room, then ask your wife to placer each one in a tub making notes of which ones are which.... however it does sound complicated I know. All the best.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Paul

[@cabottaxi]

Glad to see you're sticking to the diet Gaz 😀 Who ate all the pies ?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

😂

[@Koldobika8A]

I love mince pies , they started selling them at the coop a few weeks ago , the cheaper ones £1.25 a box for 6 ¡ I've eaten about 5 or 6 boxes 😳 with a cup of coffee. I was told too that it's bad luck to eat them before Xmas.. oops 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Koldo

[@iandennis7836]

Nah, yer okay, yer eatin' 'em after Christmas........nobody says how LONG after Christmas 😂

[@Koldobika8A]

@@iandennis7836 😅

[@jeantootell2670]

My favourite so far is lidl, and Iceland, but I heat mine up , thanks for the review Gareth 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nice one!

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I'll be honest with you Gaz , I'd rather chop 🪓 my arms off than ever taste a mince pie! Marmite thing I think.😂😂😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@andrewrice6596]

Another good, honest review Gareth. I believe M&S do nice ones although i have not tried them myself.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@MichaelCampin]

I'd go with Aldi but buy the brandy sauce and maybe add a further shot to the sauce to make it really strong in alcohol content. Bit like adding brandy to the Xmas pudding.

[@simondlatham5939]

I'd love to see a value range/supermarket own brand comparison video

[@andyhughes5885]

Despite Iceland selling horrible food their Mince Pies are excellent, far outweighing M&S for price too. They used to sell a dozen in a box ( not sure if they still do ) but i`d rather buys theirs.

[@sipower3061]

Any chance you can do a christmas pud review, me mum loves a christmas pud

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Will do

[@Stratboy999]

I get sick of mince pies so I make it a rule that I only eat 6 over the whole season.

[@chrisharris1402]

I have great fun trying all the Christmas puddings , they do seem to sell out very early nowadays

[@justinhamilton497]

I used to put Tesco Value mince pies in the Finest box to fool my mate when working on the car. He didn't even know the difference.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha

[@kevinbrookes2032]

Hi Gazz - chronic heartburn when eating pastry points to a Gluten intolerance Please get tested as if you are intolerant so might your girls Our family share your symptons and one is a hard core Celiac Best wishes

[@debbieoneill2377]

Cheers Gareth, I know you don't have a Waitrose near you but for anyone that does their Heston Blumenthal mince pies with lemon 🍋 are amazeballs 😍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@LivingInTheShade]

My favourites are the coop flaky pastry mince pies, they are magnificent.

[@paulballinger1218]

The more expensive mince pies i tend to wait until they go on offer. Got the cheapest Aldi mincd pie that they do. Were £1.25 now £1.09! They're ok, but no booze in them 🙄😂

[@johnkendall9776]

I prefer the Greggs mine pies, more like the home made ones I remember😊

[@CHARGERDON55]

Hello from America! I’m a new subscriber, enjoying your channel!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Welcome!! All the best pal 👍

[@anjkovo2138]

Hey that's a good comparison video. I ENJOYED WATCHING THAT👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ancipital]

I like the co-op ones, also like the waitrose ones. Some of the best are the 4-pack ones in co-op in the clear plastic packaging.

[@rachelfail5586]

I work at coop and we bake the 4 pack ones in the clear packaging in store 😊

[@ancipital]

@@rachelfail5586 thanks! I did think they must be locally baked rather than mass made!

[@charlotter95]

Now you and your family have 5 boxes of mince pies to eat 😋 Morrisons bakery ones are delicious and probably the best ones, in my opinion

[@PassionFlower4599]

I used to work with a guy who swore by Greggs own mince pies. His wife would put in a big family order and he'd collect them. Never actually tried a Greggs one myself, though. I always make my own, but using a mix of shop bought mincemeat and my own additions like apple and cherry brandy and stuff.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for sharing

[@Martin1911A1]

Now you remind me we have mince pies in the cupboard. Now, after I polish off a mars bar. Now!

[@werdna67]

You have to try Greggs mince pies if you haven’t already. They’re the best for me. I don’t like companies sticking loads of booze in their mincemeat.

[@johnakyle5908]

I've bought the Aldi ones the past couple of years , but I love mince pies so much even a Mr Kipling would do me 😅

[@SteveInScotland]

Tescos are now on offer at £1.50 (at time of posting comment)

[@tswizzle4eva578]

Been looking forward to this one

[@ianwalker1182]

I have an M&S five minutes walk from home, well worth the walk for their Mince Pies, I might get some this evening.