Mr Kipling All Butter Mince Pies are also among the most calorific at 311 calories per pie, as are the Free From Milk & Gluten Free Mince Pies sold at Waitrose containing 314 calories.

Traditional mince pies typically contain butter and wheat flour so aren’t suitable for vegans or people who need to avoid lactose or gluten. However, most supermarkets now sell free-from mince pies.

They’re made with gluten-free flour that’s created in-house and baked at an adjusted temperature to better suit the mixture. “Christmas mince pies aren’t my first port of call when it ...

Though as they say, the proof is in the pudding, so we’ve chosen a selection of classic mince pies, as well as flavoured, gluten-free and some genius creations too. We’ve also included luxury ...

Traditional mince pies typically contain butter and wheat flour so aren’t suitable for vegans or people who need to avoid lactose or gluten. However, most supermarkets now sell free-from mince pies.