Here, FEMAIL tastes 29 mince pies from the UK's supermarkets to reveal which are worth a spot of the Christmas table, and which are best left on the shelf ...

My mincemeat pie was a hit at the party, and my friend Jenny smiled with satisfaction. “I knew you’d love it,” she said, and she was right.

Mince pies are a delicious addition to any holiday spread, but making them from scratch can be tricky until you get the hang of it. Avoid these common mistakes.

Pie and Assembly Step 2. If making a single pie: Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400°. Mix half (2 cups) Mincemeat Pie Filling, 2 tart apples, diced, and 1 Tbsp. bourbon or brandy ...

I find the mince pies are perfectly baked after 15 minutes on the top shelf of my oven, but I'd recommend setting a timer for 10 minutes to check on them since ovens can differ.

The longtime mince-pie devotee, chef-owner of Big Jones in Chicago favors “A Very Good Mince” from The Kentucky Housewife, which calls for beef heart, veal, and suet.

Crisp buttery pastry and flavoursome, well-spiced mincemeat are basic components of any good mince pie, but finding one that nails both elements is tougher than you might expect. To find out what's ...

Best alternative mince pie – Pophams x The Kings Ginger mince pies: £20, Slerp.com; Best gluten-free pie – M&S made without mince pies: £3.25, Ocado.com; 1. Farm Shop shortcrust mince pies.

Mincemeat pie is now a treasured part of my holiday traditions. We still have the pumpkin pies that everyone loves, the pecan puffs, chocolate cream hearts and jam thumbprints, ...

Mince pies are typically made with a traditional mincemeat filling, comprising vine fruits such as sultanas, currants, cranberries and raisins, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened with sugar ...