5 Best Mince Pies | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

The standout feature of these mince pies is that the mind-blowing mincemeat is infused with gin, a quirky twist on more typical boozy festive flavours. Made by the world renowned Walkers of Scotland, the cases are made from buttery, melt-in-the-mouth shortbread with a crumb topping.

Alongside the traditional fruits found in a mince pie, Walkers have added a zesty citrus extra, to really tie the flavour of the gin. These top ranking mince pies are made here in the UK, so the local economy will thank you just as heartily as your taste buds will! 

We wouldn't expect anything less from Harrods and these mince pies certainly do not disappoint. Baked by a family run bakery in the Highlands and then sent to Knightsbridge these are about as decedent as you can get. Mouth watering pastry filled with a less traditional mixture of chocolate, cherries and clementine. 

With a gold dusting, you might expect, this pack of six does not come cheap, certainly not suitable for those trying to concur Christmas on a tight budget. If you fancy a splurge though, and a break away from traditional mincemeat, you definitely can't go wrong with these.

If you want to greet your guests with homemade mince pies but don't have the time, or inclination, to bake yourself, then this is the option for you. These mince pies from Country Farm Cakes are traditionally handmade, so really have the taste of home cooking. 

Unlike others on our list, these mince pies still include the tried and tested fruits and spices to create that heart warming taste synonymous with Christmas. These are definitely up there price wise, but you are getting 12 for the cost and given how delicious they are we think that it's great value for money. 

As these are from an independent producer, they give little away about saturated fat and sugar content, but what we can say is that these are worth indulging in. The pastry is flaky and the mincemeat follows traditional recipes to bring a rich flavour to the table. 

For an extra indulgence Grandma Wild has packed each mince pie with a brandy punch for good measure, so be aware they are not suitable for children. A pack of six is very reasonable priced, we say stock up while you can!

In our opinion, nothing goes better with mince pies than brandy butter, and so these mince pies, with brandy butter mixed in at the baking stage, are perfection. Alongside the traditionally mixed filling these boast delicious, hand made pastry.

These pies may come as part of a gift set, and therefore are definitely the priciest on our list, but we think they are worth spending on. With other delicious treats on offer in this set including sticky toffee and Christmas jam, you can't go wrong if sending this hamper as a gift for someone special.