Fruit and Mince Pies

[Grizelda]

I've just received the Cristmas goodies I ordered in November. Held up in Customs, it seems. They are all Mr Kipling pies - mince, fruit, Bakewell and iced fancies. Is anyone familiar with Mr Kipling pies and how they compare to the sweet pies sold on QVC? I wonder because these pies are very small. They taste nice, but each one is just two ir three bites. They weren't cheap, either. On TV, the Welsh pies look huge.

 

[donna255]

Mr. Kipling exceedly good cakes. Is their ad. No they are not big. No idea about the ones on QVC, never bought.

 

[Cashers]

Oh no! Hope the sell by dates were good. My kids love Mr Kiplings fancies and Viennese whirls, reminders of their childhood. I personally don't eat them, prefer a lemon drizzle! Hope you enjoyed them. I think everything has shrunk in size lately (apart from our bills) , Mars bars are tiny these days.

 

[Sazza]

I've just received the Cristmas goodies I ordered in November. Held up in Customs, it seems. They are all Mr Kipling pies - mince, fruit, Bakewell and iced fancies. Is anyone familiar with Mr Kipling pies and how they compare to the sweet pies sold on QVC? I wonder because these pies are very small. They taste nice, but each one is just two ir three bites. They weren't cheap, either. On TV, the Welsh pies look huge.

Mr Kipling is a staple brand in UK supermarkets. Individual cakes/pies are quite small.

 

[Dylina]

I remember seeing a picture of the size difference between a Mr Kipling apple pie ten years ago and now. No pie should be gone in two bites. Wilfred's Pies are actually very nice and substantial. I know that they are not the cheapest option but you are getting something that is not child sized.

 

[alter ego]

The Mr Kipling products of my childhood is not the Mr Kipling we get today.

I wish I could replicate the apple filling, though. I've tried following the ingredients list as closely as possible but I can't get it right.

Does anyone remember Lyons apple pies? They were bigger than Kipling, almost side plate sized.

 

[rubia]

I've just received the Cristmas goodies I ordered in November. Held up in Customs, it seems. They are all Mr Kipling pies - mince, fruit, Bakewell and iced fancies. Is anyone familiar with Mr Kipling pies and how they compare to the sweet pies sold on QVC? I wonder because these pies are very small. They taste nice, but each one is just two ir three bites. They weren't cheap, either. On TV, the Welsh pies look huge.

They are very small imo and expensive for what they are. I've only bought savoury pies from QVC which I was not impressed with, needless to say have never bought them again.

 

[Craftalot]

The Mr Kipling products of my childhood is not the Mr Kipling we get today.

I wish I could replicate the apple filling, though. I've tried following the ingredients list as closely as possible but I can't get it right.

Does anyone remember Lyons apple pies? They were bigger than Kipling, almost side plate sized.

oooh, Lyons apple pies! I haven't thought of those for YEARS! With Bird's custard...

 

[alter ego]

oooh, Lyons apple pies! I haven't thought of those for YEARS! With Bird's custard...

My winter treat is to open a can of cherry pie filling and eat half of it with Bird's custard.

But the REAL treat is to eat a tiny amount of the initial sugar/custard powder/milk mix. So dry and weird feeling in the mouth but delicious.

 

[EmmaP]

Lyon’s Apple Pies, and Custard Yum.

Mr Kipling seems to be the major brand in supermarkets these days, French Fancies are lovely but they are like £4 a box these days

 

[Grizelda]

Lyon’s Apple Pies, and Custard Yum.

Mr Kipling seems to be the major brand in supermarkets these days, French Fancies are lovely but they are like £4 a box these days

I won't buy Mr Kipling again. Maximum cost, minimum satisfaction! They were also too sweet. However, I have no problem eating them!! They'll be gone in no time.

 

[Battiola73]

Anyone remember Lyon’s cupcakes. Came in a box of four : strawberry, lemon, chocolate and orange. They had a thick layer of icing on top. Had a relative that worked at Lyon’s factory and she used to get them with a big discount from the staff shop. They also sold Cream slices and Showboats that were like Kunzl cakes.

 

[Craftalot]

Anyone remember Lyon’s cupcakes. Came in a box of four : strawberry, lemon, chocolate and orange. They had a thick layer of icing on top. Had a relative that worked at Lyon’s factory and she used to get them with a big discount from the staff shop. They also sold Cream slices and Showboats that were like Kunzl cakes.

I used to have these very, very regularly along with fig rolls. Lemon was my favourite

 

[Grizelda]

Anyone remember Lyon’s cupcakes. Came in a box of four : strawberry, lemon, chocolate and orange. They had a thick layer of icing on top. Had a relative that worked at Lyon’s factory and she used to get them with a big discount from the staff shop. They also sold Cream slices and Showboats that were like Kunzl cakes.

I love fig rolls. I buy the Italian ones that are not a patch on the British ones, but are still edible. Lovely with a cup of tea.