6 Deluxe Luxury Mince Pies, £1.35, Lidl

The sprinkling of sugar gave them a glittery look and they were decorated with a simple star. The pastry was tough but went to paste when we took a bite and the claggy filling stuck to our teeth. Tasted like they’d been lost at the back of the cupboard for several months. Verdict: Disappointing ★★