Budget Christmas food gift recipes

Give a thoughtful present without breaking the bank this Christmas. Our collection of budget-friendly food gift ideas has something for everyone.

These wallet-friendly edible gift ideas include easy treats to bake with the kids, like peppermint creams, fudge and Christmas biscuits. Gingercake bites only get better with time, and cocoa burfi is perfect for the gift of something sweet.

Foodie family members will love a bottle of homemade chilli oil or chutney. These budget food gifts also make great presents for secret santa, teacher gifts, Christmas fairs, or treats for friends and neighbours.

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Sri Lankan milk toffee (kiri aluwa)

Budget Christmas food gifts

Sri Lankan milk toffee (kiri aluwa)

Milk toffee (kiri aluwa) is similar to Scottish tablet: a fudge-like treat made from condensed milk and topped with nuts. Heaven!

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Hot candied cocktail onions

Onions

Hot candied cocktail onions

This three-ingredient pickle is a game-changer for cheeseboards. Cocktail onions are simmered in their liquid with added sweetness and heat.

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Fig and pecorino biscotti

Figs

Fig and pecorino biscotti

These savoury biscotti are a gorgeous addition to a cheeseboard. They're flecked with crunchy almonds, sticky figs and aromatic rosemary.

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Mince pie biscotti

Christmas biscuits

Mince pie biscotti

The Hebridean Baker's mince pie biscotti, studded with pistachios and cranberries, make a great, budget-friendly Christmas food gift.

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Advent calendar chocolate truffles

Christmas chocolate

Advent calendar chocolate truffles

Enjoy a chocolate truffle a day during the month of December? Customise the recipe by coating the truffles in your favourite toppings.

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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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Hazelnut cocoa burfi

Diwali

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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Fermented hot sauce

Fermented foods

Fermented hot sauce

Learn how to make fermented hot sauce with James Read's easy recipe. All you need are chillies, salt, a sterlised jar... and time.

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Caramelised white chocolate

White chocolate

Caramelised white chocolate

Fan of blond chocolate? Learn how to make caramelised white chocolate at home. It sounds cheffy but is simple to make – and so versatile.

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Wine jelly

Preserves

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

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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Mulling-spiced apple biscuits for cheese

Christmas biscuits

Mulling-spiced apple biscuits for cheese

Oats, parmesan and apples are given a mulled spice kick to create seriously good biscuits for cheese. Add them to your Christmas cheeseboard.

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Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Chocolate orange

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

Apples

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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Syrup-preserved pears

Pears

Syrup-preserved pears

Subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, these pears are preserved in a light sugar syrup to lock in and enhance their natural flavour.

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Squash, apple and date chutney

Chutneys

Squash, apple and date chutney

This squash chutney with apples is the perfect way to preserve autumn flavour. Try this jammy chutney in a sandwich or with a cheeseboard.

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