"According to an informal survey of my nearest and occasionally dearest, many younger Britons believe that they don't like mince pies. It's a claim that I always counter annoyingly with: No, you just haven't had a good one, before forcing a homemade version, all crumbly, buttery pastry and plump currants, in their faces. To be fair to them, though, mince pies are baked so firmly into our festive tradition."
"Benjamina Ebuehi Much wider and more shallow than you'd expect, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. After all, any deeper and it might be too much. The pastry looks well baked, with one of the most appealing colours of all the test group. Overall, it's quite enjoyable, with perhaps just a bit too much apple for me. Felicity Cloake Attractive, with a nice colour, even on the base."
Many younger Britons believe they do not like mince pies, but poor mass-market versions often cause that impression. Supermarket producers sometimes prioritise price and shelf life over pastry quality and fruitiness. Homemade mince pies can have crumbly, buttery pastry and plump currants. A taste test sought crisp, golden pastry and genuinely fruity filling while considering innovations. The tasters balanced preferences—one preferring boozy notes, the other attentive to aesthetics. Mr Kipling Signature all butter mince pies were judged best overall and best bargain at 97p for two at Asda. Some tested pies showed appealing colour and crisp pastry, though a few had excessive apple.
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