Edible gift recipes

Homemade vanilla fudge makes a fabulous gift wrapped up for Christmas or any special occasion. Our recipe for these buttery sweets is well worth the effort

Introduce a wonderful floral note to sweet peach jam with the addition of cardamom. It's a perfect homemade gift for loved ones at Christmas time

Enjoy making these colourful funfetti biscuits with little ones. They make brilliant homemade presents at Christmas time and are great fun to make too

If you love ginger nuts, you'll love these American-style spiced biscuits with chunks of stem ginger, dipped in dark chocolate

These bouncy vanilla marshmallow treats make a great homemade gift and they contain just five ingredients. Perfect for a sweet afternoon pick-me-up

Make your own mincemeat this Christmas – and not just for mince pies. Try it in Chelsea buns or sweet samosas. You could also give jars of it away as gifts

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Learn how to infuse your own flavoured spirit to give as a homemade gift or mix into cocktails

Bake a batch of charming chocolate and vanilla biscuits to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland

These delicious homemade sweets, with toasted cashews and vanilla bean paste, make a great party nibble or edible gift

Serve these gorgeous peanut butter and milk chocolate balls as a party buffet sweet treat, or wrap up as an edible gift

These little triple chocolate bites make a great addition to a sweet party buffet, or an attractive edible gift

This thick and boozy toffee sauce can be put into jars and given as a gift, or serve a dollop with warming desserts

Infused spirits make great homemade gifts, or store yours in the cocktail cabinet for when guests come calling

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite - make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Give this tangy fruit pickle away as a gift or keep in your cupboard for a colourful household condiment

Learn how to make your own sweet chilli jam with our easy recipe. This versatile condiment has a subtle spicy kick, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift

Create a sophisticated chocolate box, perfect as a gift for guests at a wedding

Sweet treats for friends and family

Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe - a perfect homemade gift

Soft, sticky onion marmalade - great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman's lunch

Great in shortbread, sprinkled over a sponge or stirred into berries, give jars of lavender sugar as gifts or wedding favours

These homemade chocolate truffles are sure put a smile on anyone's face. They are so easy to make, and are an impressive gift when wrapped up in a box