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.
Choose from mince pie biscotti that’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face, gingercake bites that only get better with time, hot smoked honey nuts for the savoury lovers in your life, or passion fruit snowball truffles for a tangy treat.
As for preserves, we’ve got boozy prunes, tomato and apple chilli chutney, lime marmalade and more.
Want more inspiration without breaking the bank? Check out our budget food Christmas gifts.
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Mince pies
Simon Rogan’s mince pies
Guests at Simon Rogan's L'Enclume in Cumbria are lucky enough to try these magical mince pies. Now you can enjoy them at home.
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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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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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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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Christmas gifts
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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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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Christmas gifts
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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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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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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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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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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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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Christmas gifts
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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Christmas gifts
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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Patisserie
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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Biscuits
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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