Walkers Shortbread Glenfiddich Mince Pies, 372 g

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These are excellent of course, like all Walkers products. The pastry and the mincemeat have that great traditional taste and the pastry doesn't crumble - well, not more than it should anyway.

The Express: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/629261/mince-pies-10-ten-facts-you-didn-t-know-festive-treat Every single time I have had a mince pie in my life I always need to leave one out for Santa Claus.Yum !!! These mince pies are wonderful. I really enjoyed the pastry and the filling. The pastry is nice and buttery without being too rich. The fruit in the filling is super and has nice hints of spices without being excessive. They are lovely cold, but warmed from the oven they are even better, add some custard or cream and ...well they will not last long. Buy LOTS before they are gone !!! It’s been a while since meat featured in the commercial sweet and spice mince pie treats we know and love. Today, the Luxury Mince Pies made by Walkers are filled with a warming spiced fruit mix with plenty of currants, sultanas, apples and candied peel. There's no meat in our mince meat pies and all our mince pies are suitable for vegetarians, and encased in the best quality shortcrust pastry, with just the right level of crumbliness. There’s also a mini mince pie version available, which are a bite-sized treat for canapéstyle desserts. And if you want to try something slightly different, the uniquely flavoured Orange and Cranberry Mince Pies are going down a treat, filled with plump cranberries, tangy orange peel, juicy vine fruits and warming spices.

This batch I have now, I have decided not to leave one out for him . Both Santa and I think they are delicious although Santa must have an eating problem as he always leaves a little bit of pastry on his plate, I think it is to let me know he has been (He tends to leave the presents in a different room)Most popular with customers in France, Italy, United States of America (USA), Spain, Germany, Canada, Sweden, Portugal and Greece, but you can buy Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies for delivery worldwide. In 1413, King Henry V served a mincemeat pie at his coronation. Henry the VII was fond of the meaty Christmas pie as a main dish, filled with minced meat and fruit. Mince pies have been known under several names over the years. Christmas pyes indicate their popularity at this time of year, shrid pies refer to the shredded suet and meat, crib cakes which allude to baby Jesus in his crib, and wayfarer’s pies, as they were a traditional treat served to travelling visitors. They have been referred to as mince pies in literature by countless dignitaries and important historical figures. If you are a fan of the mince pies that have a layer of icing on top instead of pastry then there is good news. You can freeze these too. Just be careful because they might not be quite as nice frozen as they were fresh.

Please note – Deliveries cannot be made on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays in the country or region of destination. Love these! My Christmas table is never without mince pies. Walkers are my favourite choice, if I don't make them myself. These are the closest to homemade I've found yet. They have a flakey, buttery pastry and rich, moist filling, that just simply tastes like Christmas. Mince pies do freeze well, generally. You should expect there to be a little change in texture between those that are freshly baked and those which have been frozen – but this is the case for most pastry foods. By freezing them unbaked, you get to bake them fresh which means you get those Christmas scents of mincemeat and cinnamon wafting through the house as you bake them. How Long Can You Freeze Mince Pies? Skip the suet for vegetarians—The filling for mince pies typically usessuet,which is an animal fat. If you don't eat meat, look for a vegetarian version or makeyour own mincemeatusing an alternative fat such as cold butter or shortening.Jamie Oliver: http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/stir-up-sunday-christmas-puddings/ Trying, single-handed, to keep up all the British traditions in my Anglo-Italian home is no mean feat, especially when it comes to producing Christmas lunch and tea for at least 12 people. Everybody loves mince pies but I have to admit that I am not the world's best pastry chef. In my opinion Walkers are definitely the best, buttery and sweet, with lots of filling - delicious eaten just as they are with a cup of tea, or served warm with cream or custard at the end of a meal. Decide on a size for your mince pies before you start—Choose from a standard 12-cup muffin tin down to small canapé size. The number of pies will depend on the size of the tin you use.

The same applies to icing sugar. When you freeze a mince pie that has been dusted with icing sugar, you’ll find the icing sugar disappears so you’ll need to reapply a fresh sprinkling when you defrost them. 3 Tips for Freezing Mince Pies Bake Your Mince Pies: Follow your usual recipe, cook them as you normally would and then allow them to cool completely. Whether eaten cold or heated up and enjoyed with cream, custard or brandy butter, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies will form an integral part of your Christmas celebrations.As children we were limited to only one as they were quite potent, they would be served with custard and we all adored this festive treat. Flash Freeze: Wrap the pan in a sheet of cling film to protect it in the freezer. Pop the whole pan into the freezer and freeze for a few hours. We’ll explain how to go about defrosting and reheating them (whether they’re baked or not) down below. How to Freeze Iced Mince Pies The only exception is if you have previously frozen unbaked mince pies and have now baked them and decided to freeze some. This would be fine. Do Mince Pies Freeze Well? Made with all butter pastry and filled with delicious, rich mincemeat, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies are particularly good alongside a cup of tea, and also work well with a glass of mulled wine or a well-earned nip of whisky!