Sainsbury’s Ecclefechan TartsThe latest foodie craze – Ecclefechan Tarts.

An alternative to the good old mince pie these, described as a cross between a pecan pie and an eccles cake, are a traditional Scottish treat. Over 50,000 of the addictive, slightly salty, little devils have been sold in the last month.

“Named after the town of Ecclefechan in Dumfires and Galloway. With the style and texture of a pecan pie but packed full with demerara sugar, butter, eggs, almonds, cherries and vine fruits these tarts are served barely warm with afternoon tea.”

Ecclefechan Tarts £1.79 for four from Sainsburys under their Taste the Difference brand.