Major supermarket is giving away FREE mince pies – how to get them
A MAJOR supermarket is giving shoppers FREE mince pies this Christmas - and it's incredibly easy to claim yours.
Mince pies are a Christmas essential whether you're having friends over for a festive drink or lounging in front of a movie with loved ones.
Supermarkets launch a huge range of mince pies every year with different flavours and toppings - and one is giving you the chance to try theirs for free.
Waitrose is giving customers the chance to claim a four-pack of their No.1 cranberry and orange mince pies with a crumble topping.
The supermarket says its mince pies have a deliciously crumbly butter pastry complimented by zingy mincemeat laced with Valencian orange oil and topped with a cranberry curd and a sweet crumble.
The mince pies normally retail at £4 a pack, but you can claim yours for free simply by downloading and registering for the My John Lewis app.
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Shoppers can access a barcode via the app, which they scan at the checkout to have the price of the mince pies deducted from their bill.
Customers can only claim one box each and the offer will run until December 17, while stocks last.
Waitrose No.1 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac were the winner of this year's Which? taste test and earned themselves a Best Buy recommendation.
The judges said the pies had "lovely pastry, an enticing aroma and generous nut, spice and citrus filling, with a subtle boozy warmth".
Meanwhile, The Sun's taste test crowned Morrison's rich and fruity mince pies champion.
Our tester said they had "a really Christmassy spiced taste, with plenty of fruit and citrus peel in the filling".
If you're worried about your finances this Christmas use a price comparison site to find the best deals on festive essentials.
Trolley lets you compare prices on thousands of products across the major supermarkets and filter results from the least to most expensive.
Bear in mind it doesn't include prices from some retailers though, like Home Bargains and Lidl.
You can also have a quick scan of the internet with the Google Shopping/Product tab to see which retailer has the cheapest price on a specific product too.
Mince pies aren't the only Christmas item Which? has been testing.
It also tried supermarket own-brand Irish cream against Baileys – and the winner wasn't Aldi or M&S.
In other taste test news, we tried booze advent calendars – the festive winner was just £2 per drink.
Plus, we tested 12 festive sandwiches including Aldi and Starbucks – the winner was a hearty handheld Christmas dinner under £4.
How to save cash on your food shop
Money saving experts at have revealed their top tips to saving cash on your food shop.
1. Set a budget
will help to stretch your budget. Start by working out how much you spent on food over the last three months, then each month you get paid, set aside a certain amount for food.
2. Plan your meals
Make a list of your main meals for the coming week, including the ingredients you need, and stick to it. Don’t get drawn into offers for things that you don’t need. If you already have some food leftover from the week before, try to see what you can do with that first.
3. Think about when and where you shop
It's best to shop on a full stomach so you don't get tempted. Shopping less often can help you to think about what you buy and it may help you to stick to your budget.
4. Go online
Shopping online is a good and easy way to manage your budget. It can also help to track expenses, whilst also preventing impulse buys.
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