Christmas gift recipes

Who doesn’t love an edible homemade Christmas gift? Find all the inspiration you need here – sweet and savoury. We’ve got something for everyone.

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Hot honey smoked nuts

Christmas gift recipes

Hot honey smoked nuts

Sweet, spicy and salty – the coating makes these a winner. Put the hot honey nuts in pretty jars as presents for friends.

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Gingercake bites

Christmas cupcakes and small bakes

Gingercake bites

Sticky gingercake gets better with age, so it’s perfect for giving as a Christmas gift. We’ve coated each cube of cake with a lemony icing.

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Bejewelled festive torrone (Italian nougat)

Christmas gift recipes

Bejewelled festive torrone (Italian nougat)

This version of torrone (Italian nougat) includes pistachios, almonds, dried apricots and candied peel to create a bejewelled festive treat.

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Hazelnut cocoa burfi

Diwali recipes

Hazelnut cocoa burfi

Sanjana Modha's cocoa burfi with roasted hazelnuts and salted brown butter is the perfect sweet treat for Diwali and special occasions.

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Wine jelly

Preserves recipes

Wine jelly

Debora Robertson's wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand. Serve with cheese and charcuterie, or stir into sauces.

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Passion fruit snowball truffles

Christmas chocolate recipes

Passion fruit snowball truffles

You only need four ingredients to make these pretty snowball truffles, with tangy passion fruit and creamy white chocolate.

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Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Chocolate orange recipes

Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Orangettes are crystallised strips of orange peel and dark chocolate. The French chocolates make the perfect after-dinner treat with coffee.

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Lemongrass, apple, lime leaf and chilli jelly

Apple recipes

Lemongrass, apple, lime leaf and chilli jelly

This zingy jelly is naturally set with the pectin present in the apples, resulting in a beautifully clear finish. Ideal with a good cheddar.

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Spiced boozy prunes

Christmas gift ideas

Spiced boozy prunes

Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are a knockout stirred into yogurt or used to top cakes. Best of all, they’re easy to make and last for months.

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Tomato and apple chilli chutney

Christmas gift recipes

Tomato and apple chilli chutney

When summer ends and autumn begins, there are a few fleeting weeks when the last tomatoes and first apples are both in season. Capture that moment with this incredible chutney, gently spiced yet fruity enough to stand up to the most mature of cheddars.

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Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Patisserie recipes

Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut purée.

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Lemon and pistachio shortbread biscuits

Biscuit recipes

Lemon and pistachio shortbread biscuits

Crumbly, buttery shortbread is lightened with lemon and given a nutty richness thanks to plenty of pistachios. The perfect teatime treat.

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Lime marmalade

Marmalade recipes

Lime marmalade

During citrus season, as well as seville orange marmalade, why not try something a little more peppy such as this zingy lime marmalade recipe?

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White chocolate bark with waffles and marshmallows

Alpine recipes

White chocolate bark with waffles and marshmallows

Our alpine white chocolate bark is topped with chestnuts and meringue alongside hot-choc-inspired marshmallows and stroopwafel crunch.

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Homemade crispy chilli oil

Homemade dressings and sauces

Homemade crispy chilli oil

Make your own full-flavoured, in-your-face chilli oil. This crispy chilli oil has plenty of fire, spice and floral notes from Sichuan pepper.

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Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

Christmas chocolate recipes

Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

These intense dark chocolate truffles (which happen to be vegan) make great food gifts - if you can resist gobbling them up yourself.

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