Mr Mince PieChecked 26 Oct 2026
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No.1 6 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac

Announced for Christmas 2026. Information checked 26 Oct 2026.

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Price
£4.00at Waitrose, observed 31 Oct 2026
Pack
6 pies67p a pie
Energy
386 kcalper 100g
Dietary
VegetarianFrom the label
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Our verdict

Nutty, boozy and velvety.

Nutty brown butter and moist, strongly spiced Cognac mincemeat, with a velvety texture throughout. A rich pie for anyone who likes theirs on the boozy side.

How we judge

Where to buy

2 seller listings on record. We note the day we saw each price.

Waitrose
Pack price
£4.00
Per pie
67p

6 in a pack. Observed 31 Oct 2026. Listed online, local stock not checked. UK; local availability unverified.

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Waitrose
Pack price
£4.00
Per pie
67p

6 in a pack. Observed 26 Oct 2026. Listed online, local stock not checked. UK, local availability unverified.

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Ingredients and allergens

As collected from the product sources, checked 26 Oct 2026. We haven't checked a physical pack, so read the box before you buy.

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, mixed vine fruits (14%) (sultanas, raisins, currants), unsalted butter (milk), apple purée, brown butter (milk) (5%), rice flour, glucose syrup, Cognac (2.0%), brandy, glacé Amarena cherries (cherries, glucose-fructose syrup, acidity regulator (citric acid), sour cherry juice, fruit and vegetable concentrates (carrot, hibiscus), flavouring), almonds, apricots, palm oil (certified sustainable), skimmed milk powder, cornflour, dextrose, mixed spices, acidity regulators (acetic acid, citric acid), orange peel, concentrated lemon juice, salt, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), glucose-fructose syrup, cane molasses, gelling agent (pectin), lemon peel, ground cloves, invert sugar syrup, invert sugar, shea oil, flavourings, sunflower oil, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Allergens are in bold. The filling contains Cognac, Brandy.

Allergens

Contains

  • almonds
  • milk
  • wheat

May contain

  • other nuts
  • nuts

The source says: "For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain: may contain other nuts." If you have an allergy, always check the pack itself.

Dietary

VegetarianYes
VeganNot stated
Gluten freeNot stated

Vegetarian (source). Not stated means the label we checked didn't say either way.

Nutrition

From the label, as listed. Check the current pack for changes.

Compare nutrition across the catalogue
255kcal

Per portion. That's 1,071 kJ.

386kcal

Per 100g. That's 1,622 kJ.

Nutrition from the label. No portion description supplied. The line under each nutrient shows its grams in every 100g. Values appear exactly as listed. Anything missing stays blank.
NutrientPer 100gPer portion
Fat14.4g9.5g
of which saturates10.1g6.7g
Carbohydrate59g38.9g
of which sugars38.8g25.6g
Fibre2.1g1.4g
Protein4.1g2.7g
Salt0.22g0.15g

Storage and warming

Instructions as collected from the product sources. Follow the current pack if it differs.

Storage

Keep flat Store in a cool dry place.

Once opened store in an airtight container. For best quality we recommend you consume within 7 days. For best before date see side of pack. Freeze as soon after purchase as possible and within the best before date. Use within one month. Defrost fully before use; do not refreeze once defrosted. Consume within 7 days

Warming, as the source gives it

160°CConventional oven
Gas 3Gas oven

Cooking Instructions(General)

Mincemeat filling can be very hot after heating.

Oven cook(From Chilled)

May be eaten hot or cold. Preheat oven. Remove all packaging except foil cup. Place pies on a baking tray and heat in centre of oven. (Time 10 mins, Oven: 160°C, Fan: 140°C, Gas: Gas Mark 3)

Serves 5

Follow the current pack, including packaging removal and appliance suitability. We don't supply timings the manufacturer hasn't confirmed. Storing and warming guide.

Sources

Information checked 26 Oct 2026. A live listing doesn't tell us when the recipe last changed.

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