Most fruit mince pies are vegetarian, but we did come across one product that isn't. These were the only products where alcohol rated a mention in our judges' tasting notes. But gin/sloe gin appears to be the alcohol du jour, with four products in this year's test sporting this ingredient.Īs a proportion of ingoing ingredients, alcohol ranges from 0.07% to 4% in the pies that include it, although some of this would be cooked out during baking, so you're unlikely to get tipsy from eating a pie or two.īut if it's a boozy flavour you're after, try Aldi Specially Selected All Butter Almond Mince Tarts (1.7% brandy), Coles Finest Traditional Fruit Mince Pies (3% brandy, 1% port) and Walkers Luxury Miniature Gin Infused Fruit Tarts (4% gin). Twelve of the fruit mince pies we tested – including five of our top six – list alcohol as an ingredient.īrandy and rum are the most common (and more traditional) alcoholic additions. Fruit mince pies FAQ Do fruit mince pies contain alcohol?
Source: Country of origin statements on the label of 26 Christmas fruit mince pie products, bought in Sydney supermarkets in November 2020. The following fruit mince pies received a CHOICE Expert Rating of 80% or more. So which store-bought fruit mince pies taste best? We review 26 products from brands including Aldi, Bakers Delight, Coles, Walkers, Woolworths and more, to find out which pies to feast on this Christmas. And a flavoursome filling is made even better when it's encased in a delicious shortcrust pastry. If you're not a fan of traditional fruit mince filling, that's not a problem – these days you can take your pick from spiced orange and cranberry, sloe gin, blood orange and fig and more. And unlike a pudding that's often reserved for Christmas Day, you can indulge in fruit mince pies throughout the festive season, from afternoon tea with your aunt and the picnic lunch at the beach, through to when neighbours drop in for drinks after dinner. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE.įruit mince pies are a firm Christmas favourite. Checked for accuracy by our qualified fact-checkers and verifiers.
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