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Revealed: Best Homemade Mince Pies On Isle Of Wight

Mince Pies

The best homemade mince pies have been revealed on the Isle of Wight.

At the start of the month (December), Islanders were asked to put forward their best bakes to be tried and tested, as previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio,

Newport-based web and graphic design company Matrix Create started reviewing mince pies in 2004 and have now completed their 2020 review.

The judges claim there was "not a soggy bottom in sight", after much deliberation first, second and third place have been revealed...

First Place

Jacqueline Thornes - Nice short pastry, lovely chunky filling with a hint of booze.

Second Place

Malcy Alder-Smith - Beautiful thin pastry and a nice almond topping.

Third Place

Ben Haldenby- Biscuit like pastry and a nice overall balance.

The reviewers would like to thank everyone who was brave enough to put forward their bakes for testing.

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