Best gluten free mince pies Christmas 2019
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Our pick of the best dairy-free and gluten-free mince pies means no one need miss out this Christmas.
We’ve tested six free-from mince pies to bring you the best dairy-free and gluten-free options for the festive season.
Our free-from mince pie taste test from the December 2019 edition of Which? magazine includes pies from Morrisons, Sainsburys and Asda. All the pies we tested are gluten-free and three are also vegan.
The best free-from mince pies
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| Aldi Gluten Free Mince Pies | ||||
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| £1.35 for 4, 34p a pie |  |
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Aldi’s pies, which are the cheapest of the free-from pies we tested, promise ‘crisp, sweet pastry’ and ‘rich mincemeat’. Find out whether these budget supermarket pies impressed. Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
| Asda Free From Mince Pies | ||||
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| £1.55 for 4, 39p a pie | |
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Asda says its pies are ‘packed with plump sultanas and Bramley apple, with a touch of warming winter spice’. See how our expert tasting panel rated them. Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
| Co-op - Free From Mince pies | ||||
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| £2 for 4, 50p a pie | |
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These pies are gluten-free and vegan, so could be ideal for households that have a range of diets to cater for this Christmas. Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
| M&S Made Without Gluten Mince Pies | ||||
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| £2.50 for 4, 63p a pie | |
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These star-topped pies from M&S are the most expensive free-from pies we tested, costing 63p a pie. Are they worth the extra money? Find out whether or not these mince pies deserve a spot on your plate. Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
| Morrisons Free From Mince Pies | ||||
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| £1.80 for 4, 45p a pie | |
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You’ll find apple, sultanas, and almonds in Morrison’s free-from pies, which are both gluten-free and vegan. Did they stand out in our taste test? Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
| Sainsbury’s Deliciously Free From Mince Pies | ||||
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| £1.55 for 4, 39p a pie | |
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Sainsbury’s claim their free-from pies, which are both gluten-free and vegan, contain ‘rich, spiced mincemeat’. Did our expert panel agree? Join Which? to unlock our full table of test results. | ||||
How we tested
Our experts tasted six free-from mince pies.
- The pies were warmed in a professional fan oven before serving.
- Each expert tried the pies in a different order. They didn’t know which pie belonged to which supermarket.
- The judges scored the pies on taste, appearance, aroma and texture, with these scores combined to give each pie an overall score.
Our experts were:
Patrick Moore founder of More? The Artisan Bakery
Aidan Chapman executive head baker, Bread Ahead
James Adams chef, restaurant & food consultant
Rebecca Levell product development manager, Hobbs House Bakery