Best Thanksgiving gifts for 2023

The ideal gift to take to a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast, these pretty cupcakes are inspired by the flavours of autumn. There’s a seasonal spiced pumpkin cupcake topped with candied pecans, a fruity plum and mascarpone cake or a decadent millionaire cupcake for sweet tooths – with caramel sponge, chocolate icing, shortbread crumbs and chocolate drizzle.

Available from:
Lola's Cupcakes (£21.30 for 6)

Bean & Bemble Thanksgiving tea towel

• Available from Not on the High Street (£15)

This cheery tea towel will add a pop of colour to kitchen celebrations – covered with bold Thanksgiving motifs from turkey and pumpkins to seasonal cocktails, it's sure to inspire some Thanksgiving cooking.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£15)

Biscuiteers Thanksgiving biscuit tin

• Available from Biscuiteers (£38)

This tin of Thanksgiving-themed biscuits is the perfect hostess gift. Crack open after dinner and share the gingerbread biscuits in a variety of intricately decorated designs, from pumpkin pie and turkey to colourful autumn leaves.

Available from:
Biscuiteers (£38)

ProCook porcelain pie dish

• Available from ProCook (£17)

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving menu staple, and a sturdy pie dish is key to making a good one. This porcelain option from ProCook is a great affordable option under £20 and is a generous 5cm deep, making a hearty pie. It also comes with a pie bird to let steam out when making covered pies. Check out our full review of the best pie dishes for more choices.

Available from:
ProCook (£17)

Fortnum & Mason The Thank You Hamper

• Available from Fortnum & Mason (£85)

For a thoroughly British spin on a Thanksgiving gift, this ‘Thank You’ hamper is packed with treats to show your appreciation to a loved one. Three pretty tins of biscuits leave the lucky recipient spoilt for choice on where to start – choose from pistachio and clotted cream, lemon curd or salted caramel biscuits. Strawberry jam, tea bags and decadent champagne chocolate truffles complete the special wicker hamper.

Available from:
Fortnum & Mason (£85)

Cartwright & Butler pumpkin-spiced shortbread

• Available from Cartwright & Butler (£5.50)

It's not just lattes that get the pumpkin treatment at this time of year. Buttery shortbread is infused with sweet pumpkin and cinnamon for these spiced shortbread biscuits – a great wallet-friendly gift or addition to a Thanksgiving hamper.

Available from:
Cartwright & Butler (£5.50)

Imp & Maker s’mores and fudge fondue gift set

• Available from IMP & MAKER (£58)

A Thanksgiving gift kids will love and a whole family can share, this American-inspired s'mores and fudge fondue gift set has plenty of sweet treats to enjoy. There's marshmallows, a toasting fork, chocolate buttons and shortbread to build your own s'mores over a celebratory Thanksgiving weekend, plus hot chocolate for cosy evenings in, fudge and silky toffee sauce.

Available from:
IMP & MAKER (£58)

Kindred Fires Thanksgiving candle

• Available from Not on the High Street (£18)

With a pretty autumn foliage-inspired label, this candle makes a great personalised gift. Take your pick of scents (go for 'spiced orchard' or 'festive spice' for maximum seasonality) and then add a personalised message to the front.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£18)

Cocoba pumpkin spice stirrer

• Available from Whole Foods Market (£3.29, in-store)

Give hot chocolate a seasonal twist with this sweet stirrer. Proving it's not just lattes that can get the pumpkin spice treatment, this spoon melts into a rich, pumpkin-spiced hot chocolate that a sweet tooth will love.

Available from:
Whole Foods Market (£3.29, in-store)

Talking Tables forest saucer crackers

• Available from John Lewis (£5)

Who says crackers have to be just for Christmas? Decorate a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving tablescape with these sweet mini crackers. The plastic-free crackers each contain a joke and conversation starter to get the chat flowing round the table.

Available from:
John Lewis (£5)

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky straight bourbon

• Available from Amazon (£25)

Looking for an all-American tipple to enjoy on Thanksgiving? This wallet-friendly bourbon whisky has buttery chocolate, gingerbread, tobacco leaf and toffee flavours and makes a brilliant old-fashioned cocktail. Check out our full best bourbon review for more of our favourite bottle picks.

Available from:
Amazon (£25)

Anthropologie Dabinette stemless wine glasses

• Available from Anthropologie (£48)

For the prettiest of Thanksgiving tables, gift these delicately etched stemless wine glasses. The colourful botanical pattern is made for an elegant Thanksgiving dinner party.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£48)

Lakeland electric popcorn maker with bowl

• Available from Lakeland (£39.99), Amazon (£39.99)

A fun gift to enjoy on Thanksgiving itself but also cosy movie nights all winter long beyond the big day itself. This Lakeland machine earned a five-star rating in our recent best popcorn makers test: it's easy to assemble and use, comes with a one-year guarantee and can produce a batch of fresh popcorn in just 90 seconds.

Available from:
Lakeland (£39.99)
Amazon (£39.99)

Steenbergs pumpkin pie spice blend

• Available from Whole Foods Market (£2.79, in-store)

A gift for the keen baker that they're sure to use for Thanksgiving, the festive season and beyond. Blended in Yorkshire, this fragrant spice blend is perfect for making a homemade pumpkin pie but can also be used for sprinkling over sweet potatoes or adding to other bakes for a seasonal twist, such as banana bread.

Available from:
Whole Foods Market (£2.79, in-store)

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