Crumbs, spice & everything nice

On a mission.
For the perfect
mince pie.

From supermarket staples to bakery beauties. A little pastry, a lot of festive spirit, and an honest verdict on every bite.

Find your festive favourite
Golden star-topped mince pies with icing sugar and rich fruit filling
THE SEARCH IS ONSmall pies.
Big opinions.
’Tis the season for a proper taste test.
✦ Pastry worth talking about✦ No crumb left unturned✦ Christmas, one bite at a time
The tasting notebook

Let’s talk mince pies.

The buttery, the boozy, and everything in between.
CHRISTMAS EDITION · 2026
Illustrative mince piesClassic
October 26, 2026

Aldi All Butter Mince Pies

It’s all about the pastry Sometimes a classic is all you need. Aldi’s standard, no messing around All Butter Mince Pie is my favourite, and the pastry is…

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More than a number

What makes
a great pie?

Four things to look for, with an overall verdict out of ten.

01. The pastry

Buttery and crumbly? Or a little too much of a mouthful?

02. The filling

Generous fruit, warming spice, and that all-important balance.

03. The value

A little everyday treat or a special-occasion splurge?

04. The festive feeling

That hard-to-pin-down magic that makes you reach for another.

The person behind the crumbs

Hello, I’m Tony.

This is my little corner of Christmas: a place to keep my mince pie discoveries, compare notes, and find the ones worth making room for.

Put the kettle on. Let’s find a good one.