Waitrose has expanded its Ottolenghi Pantry range with six festive products, marking the chef’s first nationwide supermarket launch of mince pies and Christmas puddings.

The new additions, developed by Yotam Ottolenghi and the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team, include Spiced Mince Pies, Chocolate & Clementine Christmas Pudding and Cranberry, Apple & Pomegranate Sauce.

The range also features Orange Harissa, Sweet Spice and Valencian Orange Roasting Glaze, with products rolling out across Waitrose stores and online between September and November.

Prices range from £4 for the Sweet Spice blend to £20 for the Chocolate & Clementine Christmas Pudding, while a pack of four Spiced Mince Pies will retail for £5.50.

The launches mark the first festive additions to the Ottolenghi Pantry range at Waitrose and follow the recent introduction of the Ottolenghi x Citizens of Soil Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The new products draw on Ottolenghi’s signature ingredients, including pomegranate, citrus and spices, offering twists on traditional Christmas dishes.

Ottolenghi said: “Christmas is when I want my cooking to feel most generous, with a few big flavours doing most of the work for me.

“I used the new orange roasting glaze on my own ham last Christmas, while we were still developing it, and it worked perfectly.

“That’s the idea behind these new products: keeping all the flavours people look forward to, but with a little extra brightness and surprise.”

Waitrose branded trading manager Laura Tudor added: “We’re delighted to be expanding the Ottolenghi range into our Christmas offering for food lovers this year.

“Yotam’s signature approach – vibrant flavours, unexpected twists on classic dishes, and high quality ingredients – is built for festive entertaining.

“From showstopping Christmas puddings to thoughtful foodie gifts, this expanded lineup delivers the exceptional taste and culinary innovation our customers look for, making it easier than ever to bring chef-quality magic to the Christmas table.”

The full festive range is set to be available at Waitrose and via the Ottolenghi website by mid-November.

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