Aldi’s Mince Pie range is available in stores now.

Why are mince pies banned?

The tradition comes from the time of Oliver Cromwell in the 1650s, when mince pies were banned at Christmas, along with other tasty treats. Cromwell wanted to tackle gluttony in England. The Christmas bans in 1657 didn’t go down well, causing outrage known as the Plum Pudding Riots in Canterbury in 1658.

Why was mince pies banned in England?

Oliver Cromwell banned mince pies and other Christmas treats in the 1650’s in order to tackle gluttony. The ban didn’t survive for long and the act of eating mince pies is now just a myth. Nowadays it is virtually compulsory to eat mince pies on Christmas Day!

Can you buy mince pies all year round?

Marks and Spencers have announced they will sell mince pies all year round from now on.

Can I freeze Aldi mince pies?

Mince pies: These can be frozen (uncooked) in well-greased patty tins, then removed with a palette knife and stored in sealed foil containers or polythene bags. You can also freeze cooked mince pies and refresh them in a warm oven when defrosted.

Do Aldi mince pies have alcohol?

LET THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BE-‘GIN’ WITH ALDI’S NEW ALCOHOL-INFUSED MINCE PIES. Offering a tempting twist on a festive favourite, Aldi’s new mince pies have been crafted with rich, all-butter pastry, then filled with spiced orange mincemeat and gin for a beautifully zesty, alcohol-infused eat.

Did Oliver Cromwell make mince pies illegal?

As an aside, the Christmas bans never included any mention of the banning of Mince Pies, which at the time were made with real meat and not specifically associated with the festive season, so any suggestion that Cromwell banned them isn’t true either!

Are mince pies seasonal?

Today the mince pie, usually made without meat (but often including suet or other animal fats), remains a popular seasonal treat enjoyed by many across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Where are Mr Kipling mince pies made?

Carlton Bakery in Barnsley churns out millions of mince pies every year to ensure shelves are stocked for Brits after the much-loved festive treat. The 20-acre factory is run by food retail firm Mr Kipling, which is part of the Premier Foods group – and produces up to 2,160 mince pies every minute.

How long will mince pies keep?

Stored in an airtight container, the mincemeat pies will keep for up to 4 days. Note: These pies freeze well. Freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag; they will keep for up to 3 months.

What do mince pies taste like?

Roasted leg of lamb tastes like Easter, turkey and dressing tastes like Thanksgiving, and as I discovered for the first time this month, mince meat pie tastes like Christmas. This is a pie not just rich in flavor, but in Christian tradition, Americana and history.

Why is a mince pie called a mince pie?

A mince pie is a sweet pie of British origin, filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices called “mincemeat”, that is traditionally served during the Christmas season in the English-speaking world, excluding the USA.

Do mince pies contain meat?

Mince pie filled with mincemeat. Mincemeat is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, distilled spirits and spices, and sometimes beef suet , beef, or venison . Originally, mincemeat always contained meat. Many modern recipes contain beef suet, though vegetable shortening is sometimes used in its place.

What is the main ingredient of a mince pie?

More information: Mince pie’s main ingredient is dried fruits mixed with meat and spices. Mince pie originally always contained meat, but modern recipes contain beef suet.