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Where to buy the best mince pies?

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  • 16-12-2012 4:40pm
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    DMcL1971
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    So, can anyone recommend where to get the best mince pies? I remember buying a few different packets last year, on the box they always looked like they were stuffed full of mince but in reality they usually contained about a half a teaspoon full.


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    Fowler87
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    Recommend the super valu deluxe range. Can do without mince pies normally at Christmas but like these ones as they have a good amount of filling. Two boxes for 3e so good price atm


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    DMcL1971
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    I was in Super Value looking at them about half an hour ago. I'll have to go back and buy some now.


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    Bubblefett
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    Superquinn's ones in their bakery are really good


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    MagicMarker
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    +1 for Supervalu. Dunnes Stores mince pies are crap.


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    Daisy78
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    Bubblefett wrote: »
    Superquinn's ones in their bakery are really good

    Oh so so good, real buttery deliciousness.


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    Miss Lockhart
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    Another +1 for Superquinn's from the bakery.


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    Posy
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    I'll be getting mine in Superquinn when I go there next week to collect my turkey and ham. :)

    I have never tried them but had a couple of people tell me that they're lovely. Glad they're getting further endorsement here.


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    paddy147
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    Ikeas Mince Pies are lovely.


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    miamee
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    Tried mince pies out of a bakery last year - deelish! I think they were from Earl's on North Earl Street but I'm sure most bakeries will have them. Yummy!


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    leahyl
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    MagicMarker wrote: »
    +1 for Supervalu. Dunnes Stores mince pies are crap.

    I actually think they're lovely....:o


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    MagicMarker
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    leahyl wrote: »
    I actually think they're lovely....:o
    They don't taste bad, there's just barely any filling in them, and I'm all about the filling.


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    Christmasmum
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    This year I've discovered Tesco finest deep filled mince pies with cognac, and they are delicious!! They are not cheap but I picked them up on Friday half price, so I stocked up. They have plenty of mincemeat in them and the cognac gives a lovely little kick.


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    Mr Benevolent
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    Christmasmum wrote: »
    This year I've discovered Tesco finest deep filled mince pies with cognac, and they are delicious!! They are not cheap but I picked them up on Friday half price, so I stocked up. They have plenty of mincemeat in them and the cognac gives a lovely little kick.

    +1 for the Tesco ones, Will try the SQ ones again, but they were a bit shite last time imo.


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    DMcL1971
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    I tried the Superquinn bakery ones yesterday. They were lovely, the mincemeat is quite creamy, there are no whole lumps of fruit in them. I'll have to try a few of the other recommendations on here.


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    vader65
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    Supervalu are pretty good!


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    spank_inferno
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    Dont have a Supervalu or Superquinn so cannot vouch for them.

    I agree that Dunnes were pretty poor.

    - I like the Tesco "Finest" ones, the filling is good and not overpowered by the Congnac.

    - M&S 'All butter' (red box) is my favourite. The filling is very good and the pastry better than the Tesco Finest.
    There is a more expensive M&S version (white box) which has both Brandy & Port in it.
    TBH I found these a bit much, the booze was too sharp & spoiled the pie.



    Heaven for me is a couple of mince pies with M&S extra thick Jersey Cream.
    Yummers!


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    Bubblefett
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    Got the Superquinn ones today and they're as good as ever!
    Though tomorrow I'm picking up some of my mom's homemade ones, they're amazing :D


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    cgarrad
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    Best are in M&S, very good. Only in 4 packs though.


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    cgarrad
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    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/dec/12/mince-pies-christmas-taste-test


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    LordSutch
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    Tesco finest.


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    kitten_k
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    The ones from the bakery in Lidl are lovely.


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