Mince pie reviews

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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    oxoman said:

    M&S,s finest and Aldi speciality dispatched at work today general consensus was Aldi tasted the best.

    Is the Aldi one just a knock off M&S one?
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    I can add Sainos TTD to the list with a 2/5 score for me. Too tangy, not sweet or buttery enough, and a little too deep so the filling/pastry ratio is a bit off.
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,660
    edited December 2021
    Sainos? You're doing this deliberately.
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,482
    edited December 2021
    pangolin said:

    Sainos? You're doing this deliberately.

    I assumed it was a European branch. Sainos - Madrid. 🤣
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  • veronese68
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    pblakeney said:

    pangolin said:

    Sainos? You're doing this deliberately.

    I assumed it was a European branch. Sainos - Madrid. 🤣
    Is it not in Singers? Or a Sunbeam but not a Hillman?
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  • pblakeney
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    veronese68 said:

    pblakeney said:

    pangolin said:

    Sainos? You're doing this deliberately.

    I assumed it was a European branch. Sainos - Madrid. 🤣
    Is it not in Singers? Or a Sunbeam but not a Hillman?
    There may be a branch in Singers too. That Sunbeam would be a Sunny but not a Nissan. 😉
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  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,739
    Sainos in store baked. Reasonable shortcrust, a little bland and basic, not enough filling. 2.5/5
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,865
    In loosely related news the EPO bought some mince pie flavoured ice cream. No, just no. 0/5 if not less.
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  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    I've been trying the Lidl Deluxe Luxury Brandy Butter mince pies this week. Sounds like a good idea but its trying too hard.

    Pastry is nice enough but the brandy butter topping is too thick and overpowers the taste. Its a shame as the mincemeat is really nice, with some nuts sneaking in there too. Obviously not good for those with allergies!

    I'd give it a 2.5/5 (the mincemeat earns it an extra point).
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,482
    edited December 2021
    Turned out that Tesco was the only shop I passed today that had well reviewed pies.
    All Butter Pastry Mince Pies (there are other variants) £2 for 6 pies and 3 boxes for 2.
    Cooked in the oven and topped with double cream. Lush, and much better than microwaved. Certainly a 4+/5.
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  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,108
    edited December 2021
    DeVlaeminck's own home made. Filled with Aldi's salted caramel mincemeat which my wife bought by mistake (the salted caramel bit - she knew she was buying mincemeat).

    Aesthetically not great - a bit of leakage and the first batch were a touch over cooked. A better favour than shop bought though especially the pastry - I was actually pleasantly surprised how they turned out.

    Ps the better looking ones have already been eaten
    3.75/5


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  • TheBigBean
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    DeVlaeminck said:

    DeVlaeminck's own home made. Filled with Aldi's salted caramel mincemeat which my wife bought by mistake (the salted caramel bit - she knew she was buying mincemeat).

    Aesthetically not great - a bit of leakage and the first batch were a touch over cooked. A better favour than shop bought though especially the pastry - I was actually pleasantly surprised how they turned out.

    Ps the better looking ones have already been eaten
    3.75/5


    I like a homemade mince pie. Much prefer the pastry as you say.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Sainos TTD stollen slices (a substitute), 1/5.

    Dry, severely lacking in marzipan and too much icing sugar.
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  • pblakeney
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    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • surrey_commuter
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    DeVlaeminck said:

    DeVlaeminck's own home made. Filled with Aldi's salted caramel mincemeat which my wife bought by mistake (the salted caramel bit - she knew she was buying mincemeat).

    Aesthetically not great - a bit of leakage and the first batch were a touch over cooked. A better favour than shop bought though especially the pastry - I was actually pleasantly surprised how they turned out.

    Ps the better looking ones have already been eaten
    3.75/5


    DeVlaeminck said:

    DeVlaeminck's own home made. Filled with Aldi's salted caramel mincemeat which my wife bought by mistake (the salted caramel bit - she knew she was buying mincemeat).

    Aesthetically not great - a bit of leakage and the first batch were a touch over cooked. A better favour than shop bought though especially the pastry - I was actually pleasantly surprised how they turned out.

    Ps the better looking ones have already been eaten
    3.75/5


    That needs a 20p for scale
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,799
    I'm feeling left out as I seem to be the only one round here who's not that fussed about mince pies...
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  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,108
    Yes I know the chopping board needs wiping
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  • johngti
    johngti Posts: 2,508
    DeVlaeminck said:

    Yes I know the chopping board needs wiping

    You see, that but if sticky seepage is my favourite bit of home made mince pies. Good work there
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,865
    edited December 2021
    Stevo_666 said:

    I'm feeling left out as I seem to be the only one round here who's not that fussed about mince pies...

    You're just being contrary for the sake of it again :D
    Forgot to say, Waitrose mince pies were pretty good, pastry on the top was a touch too thick. 3.75/5.
    Should I have referred to them as Waito's?
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  • Stevo_666
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    veronese68 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    I'm feeling left out as I seem to be the only one round here who's not that fussed about mince pies...

    You're just being contrary for the sake of it again :D
    Forgot to say, Waitrose mince pies were pretty good, pastry on the top was a touch too thick. 3.75/5
    Honest, I'm not being contrarian - in this case :) I don't actually dislike them but I won't go out of my way for them.
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  • veronese68
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    Stevo_666 said:

    veronese68 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    I'm feeling left out as I seem to be the only one round here who's not that fussed about mince pies...

    You're just being contrary for the sake of it again :D
    Forgot to say, Waitrose mince pies were pretty good, pastry on the top was a touch too thick. 3.75/5
    Honest, I'm not being contrarian - in this case :) I don't actually dislike them but I won't go out of my way for them.
    When have I ever let facts get in the way of a bit of urine extraction?
    The EPO, that also claims not to be bothered about them, has just ordered more mince pie flavour ice cream, it's all kinds of wrong.
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  • Stevo_666
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    veronese68 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    veronese68 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    I'm feeling left out as I seem to be the only one round here who's not that fussed about mince pies...

    You're just being contrary for the sake of it again :D
    Forgot to say, Waitrose mince pies were pretty good, pastry on the top was a touch too thick. 3.75/5
    Honest, I'm not being contrarian - in this case :) I don't actually dislike them but I won't go out of my way for them.
    When have I ever let facts get in the way of a bit of urine extraction?
    The EPO, that also claims not to be bothered about them, has just ordered more mince pie flavour ice cream, it's all kinds of wrong.
    That sounds vile...you can let her eat the lot and tell her to cut out the middle man by sticking it straight on her arris >:)
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  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,108
    edited December 2021

    Tesco with butter enriched pastry. Quite a nice texture to the pastry but a bit of a doughy taste to it, not much filling and the flavour overall was definitely dominated by the pastry. Not unpleasant but disappointing. 2/5
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  • pinno
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    veronese68 said:


    Should I have referred to them as Waito's?

    ...and 'Moss's'. But how do you urbanise Lidl and Aldi?
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  • pinno
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    johngti said:

    DeVlaeminck said:

    Yes I know the chopping board needs wiping

    You see, that but if sticky seepage is my favourite bit of home made mince pies. Good work there
    You've developed a lisp during isolation John.
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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,588
    edited December 2021
    DeVlaeminck said:


    Tesco with butter enriched pastry. Quite a nice texture to the pastry but a bit of a doughy taste to it, not much filling and the flavour overall was definitely dominated by the pastry. Not unpleasant but disappointing. 2/5

    Not sure I'm going to try those if they result in you needing the product in the background!

    Maybe it is to deal with JohnGTI's sticky seepage!
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,865
    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:


    Should I have referred to them as Waito's?

    ...and 'Moss's'. But how do you urbanise Lidl and Aldi?
    Lidders and Alders?
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  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,108
    Pross said:

    DeVlaeminck said:


    Tesco with butter enriched pastry. Quite a nice texture to the pastry but a bit of a doughy taste to it, not much filling and the flavour overall was definitely dominated by the pastry. Not unpleasant but disappointing. 2/5

    Not sure I'm going to try those if they result in you needing the product in the background!

    Maybe it is to deal with JohnGTI's sticky seepage!
    Haha yes noticed that after posting - could have been worse!
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  • seanoconn
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    Pross said:

    DeVlaeminck said:


    Tesco with butter enriched pastry. Quite a nice texture to the pastry but a bit of a doughy taste to it, not much filling and the flavour overall was definitely dominated by the pastry. Not unpleasant but disappointing. 2/5

    Not sure I'm going to try those if they result in you needing the product in the background!

    Maybe it is to deal with JohnGTI's sticky seepage!
    Good spot. I’m mean who leaves tampax on the coffee table? 😂
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  • seanoconn
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    seanoconn said:

    Pross said:

    DeVlaeminck said:


    Tesco with butter enriched pastry. Quite a nice texture to the pastry but a bit of a doughy taste to it, not much filling and the flavour overall was definitely dominated by the pastry. Not unpleasant but disappointing. 2/5

    Not sure I'm going to try those if they result in you needing the product in the background!

    Maybe it is to deal with JohnGTI's sticky seepage!
    Good spot. I’m mean who leaves tampax on the coffee table? 😂
    Or is that a breakfast bar? Which would be more acceptable.
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