Christmas gift ideas

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Take a bite out of dark chocolate bark studded with pistachios, rosemary-flavoured salt and little bursts of candied peel.

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.

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

Peanut butter is a fabulous medium for all sorts of flavourings and ingredients. This warming version makes breakfast worth getting up for.

You don’t need expert know-how to make sweets at home. These tangy sea salt caramels are easy to prepare – and dangerously moreish.

These jewel-like stuffed dates don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with the sweet stickiness.

Bottle up chocolate-orange negronis to make fabulous homemade gifts. The flavours mingle and mellow in the bottle, making for one smooth sip.

Debora Robertson's cherry mincemeat makes a zesty, fruity mince pie filling and is vegan-friendly to boot. Perfect for Christmas food gifts.

Our rich chocolate and pistachio tiffin is filled with nuts, dried fruit and biscuits and topped with a thick layer of milk chocolate.

New to pickling? Grab a sterilised jar and have a go at Debora Robertson's easy recipe for pickled peaches. They'll go with everything.

These buttery almond biscuits, inspired by Spanish polvorones and flavoured with rosewater, are delicious with coffee – or as wedding favours.

This moreish Terry's Chocolate Orange rocky road uses the classic wedges as topping for an extra chunky texture. Fab for Christmas or Easter!

Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they'll be super proud of their reindeer cupcakes.

Try this crowdpleasing chocolate orange cake with Cointreau-laced icing as a festive alternative to a traditional Christmas cake.

Who doesn’t love a homemade Christmas gift? And what better gift to give than a homemade vodka cocktail, flavoured with ginger and grapefruit? 

Get creative this Christmas with honey and pine nut nougat pieces - they make a really special edible gift, or can be easily tucked into an advent calendar.

Georgina Hayden's mint chocolate coins make a charming sweet treat and are sure to draw in crowds at your Christmas dinner party. 

Everyone will love scoffing these dairy-free Christmas treats. Our homemade vegan chocolate truffles are made with cacao powder, dates and brazil nuts.