A SURPRISING supermarket has been crowned the best for mince pies in a blind taste test. Consumer website Which? asked a panel of four baking experts to rate their favourite supermarket mince pie out of a list of seven. The panel, which included Great British Bake Off winners and award-winning chefs, tried the treats in a blind taste test.
They were looking for mince pies with an attractive golden appearance, rich, buttery, well-baked pastry, and a flavoursome filling with a good balance of fruit and spices. The winner in this year’s taste test was Waitrose No.1 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac.
At £4 for six, or 67p per pie, they earned themselves a Which? Best Buy recommendation. READ MORE IN MONEY The winning pies impressed with lovely pastry, an enticing aroma and generous nut, spice and citrus filling, with a subtle boozy warmth. They also had a traditional homemade look that the experts appreciated.
Aldi Specially Selected Mince Pies impressed the judges with their great buttery taste, snowflake design and tasty filling packed with fruit and spices. At £2.29 for six or 38p per pie, they were one of the cheapest on test and are an affordable crowd-pleaser this Christmas , earning a Which? Great Value endorsement.
Most read in Money Despite not receiving a Which? Best Buy endorsement, other supermarkets also delivered some tasty and budget-friendly options. M&S Collection Mince Pies (£4 for six) impressed the judges with their generous filling and golden pastry. O.
