Christmas gift ideas

Debora Robertson’s wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand at Christmas and can be made and stored...

Just four ingredients are needed to create these pretty snowball truffles, boasting the tang of passion fruit and the rich...

Cherie Denham’s zingy jelly is naturally set with the pectin present in the apples, resulting in a beautifully clear finish...

Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are an absolute knockout stirred into yogurt, used to top cakes or even served as is...

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

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

Close your eyes and feel the Mediterranean sun beating down on you as you take a bite out of vegan...

This is a full-flavoured, in-your-face crispy chilli oil, with plenty of fire, spice and floral numbness from the Sichuan peppercorns....

“These dark chocolate truffles taste wonderful – intense, rich and smooth without being too strong. And they contain no dairy...

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

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

These jewel-like date treats don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with...

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

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

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

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

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

This moreish rocky road uses Terry’s Chocolate Orange wedges as decoration for an extra chunky texture. It’s the perfect recipe...

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

Looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake. Step forward this chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle, an understated...

Who doesn’t love an edible homemade Christmas gift? And what better gift to give than a homemade festive cocktail, flavoured...

Get creative this Christmas with these charming honey and pine nut nougat pieces – they make a special edible gift...

Georgina Hayden’s mint chocolate coins make a charming sweet treat and are perfect for slipping into Christmas stockings, hanging on...

Everyone will love scoffing these dairy-free treats at Christmas time. Our homemade vegan Christmas truffles are made with cacao powder,...