Filled with mincemeat, lemon curd, rose water and apple puree, with a sachet of tangerine-flavoured sugar to sprinkle on top, these tartlets elicited groans of pleasure – even from non-mince pie fans.
Truly Irresistible Mini Mince Pies, The Co-operative
Truly Irresistible Mini Mince Pies, £2.50 for nine, The Co-operative (www.co-operativefood.co.uk)
These bite-size treats make a perfect party snack. With buttery pastry and three delicious toppings (pecan nuts, brandy buttercream or a pastry star), it’s hard to stop at just the one.
Taste The Difference Mince Pies
Taste The Difference All Butter Blackcurrant & Mulled Cassis Mince Pies, £3.50 for four, Sainsbury’s (www.sainsburys.co.uk, in store early December)
Delicious, traditional-tasting, hand-crafted mince pies topped with star-shaped, melt-in-the-mouth pastry. Almost too pretty to eat.
