Heston from Waitrose, Spiced Mince Pies with A Lemon Twist

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According to a statement made by the retailer, products in the Heston from Waitrose range are set to disappear from the shelves in the coming months. Waitrose told The Times it would be taking its “product development in a new direction” under the leadership of Martyn Lee, its own executive chef.

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While the Good Housekeeping Institute can’t be held responsible for eating all those pies, our panel did manage to sample 27 varieties from the leading supermarkets and bakeries to find the very best mince pies for this year. The Heston from Waitrose range brought customers some iconic products; notably the hidden orange Christmas pudding and mince pies.The GHI’s panel of experts and consumers tested 27 classic and gluten-free mince pies looking for rich, decadent bakes with a hearty filling and buttery crumb. As part of our campaign, we’ll also be launching a number of product adverts* from Tuesday 16th November which will feature the places and processes behind our festive highlights - the hazelnut forests of Northern Italy to Heston’s test kitchen: If you love mince pies, then you’re not alone. In fact, the UK eats nearly 800 million of them each year. And budget retailer Aldi expects to sell over 180 thousand during the first week of launch alone!

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Ashley Jensen adds: “My favourite part of Christmas has always been the food, and all the wonderful occasions that come wrapped up in the festive season. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Waitrose on this year’s Christmas advert and I will definitely be making sure I have that truffle-infused prosciutto on my shopping list!” But the Heston brand will be debuting a new product for Easter before disappearing for the good, The Chocolate Dabbit.

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This year, inspired by Eccles cakes, they're covered in puff pastry that's laced withCheddar, Emmental and Italian hard cheese and inside you'll find a mix of vine fruits, figs, Bramley apple, ruby port, candied pears, nutmeg and ginger. We've been fans of the Heston mince pies up until now - is this a step too far? We'll definitely be trying them, though.

Heston from Waitrose Spiced Mince Pies with a Lemon Twist

According to a statement made by the retailer, they will be taking product development in a new direction with its own team of development chefs and product developers. Nothing marks the beginning of Christmas like that first mouthful of mince pie – buttery, crumbly pastry filled with spiced mincemeat and a generous dash of booze for good measure. Wow your guests with a lavish spread of winter pastries, cheesy bites and our sumptuous selection of salmon nibbles, including smoked salmon éclairs and a shimmering salmon mousse. Centre your festive feast around our must-have mains. Keep it classic with our slow cooked turkey crown or opt for something deliciously different, like a cherry-glazed half leg of lamb.Director of Own Brand Natalie Mitchell said: “We’ve enjoyed what has been one of the most enduring relationships of its kind and we’re looking forward to the next chapter and unveiling some really exciting plans in the months to come. Watch this space. Throughout December, Jensen will go on to comment on some of the biggest Christmas TV moments, including First Dates at Christmas, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, and the John Lewis advert – telling us that these are all great, but the best bit of Christmas is really the food. Team behind the advert