Sugar-dusted vanilla shortbread

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

Seeded oatcakes

These quick biscuits make a great addition to a cheeseboard or gourmet homemade gift hamper

Dried apricot jam

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

Peppermint candy canes

These sweet treats are a great last-minute gourmet addition to a homemade gift hamper and are fun to make with kids

Spiced meat rub

This quick and simple herb rub can be put into a mill and used to marinade or season meat and vegetables

Pineapple chutney

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

Pickled pears

A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup

Melting middle truffles

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

Red onion marmalade

Soft, sticky onion marmalade – great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman’s lunch

Chocolate chunk pecan cookies

You can’t beat American-style cookies with big chunks of chocolate and nuts. The perfect grown-up biscuit