Custom PC - UK (2020-02)

REVIEWS/MINCEPIES

MINCE PIE MEGATEST

Weapplyourdemandingtestingprinciplestothelatestfestivepastrytreats,

completewithblindtastetesting,tofindthetopChristmaspies

Openingthetestthisyearis a reallyordinary-lookingpiewith
a staronthetop.It sharesthisappearancealmostexactlywith
someofitsrivals(leadingtoquestionsoverjusthowmany
varietiesofindustrialpiepastrycuttersthereareintheUK
mincepieindustry).
Despitelookingnonplussed,however,the
Morrisonspietastedprettygood.There’s
nounpleasantaftertaste,andthefillingis
surprisinglytastyforthemoneyThere’s
nothingextravaganthere,butif you’re
shortofcash,thisis thebestsub-£1box
ofpieswe’vetastedthisyear.

MORRISONS

MINCEPIES/£1forsix

TESCO FINEST

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Taste Testers: Antony Leather, Ben Hardwidge, Charlotte Milligan, Edward Chester,

Lucy Hattersley, Mike Jennings, Phil Hartup and Rosemary Hattersley

Reviews: Phil Hartup

REVIEWS / MINCE PIES

The Tesco Finest pies are big boozy beasts with a strong,

sweet flavour and a slightly sharp aftertaste, which

divided some of the panel’s judges, but not disastrously

so. It’s a traditional approach to a traditional treat, and

Tesco has pretty much nailed it.

Plus, if you’re going to make a good

pie, we’re all fans of making that pie as

big as the laws of physics will allow

in a supermarket package – more is

more. If you can’t get to Sainsbury’s

or Waitrose this year, the Tesco Finest

is a solid effort.