These homemade foodie gifts are easy, chic and thoughtful
Struggling to think of last minute Christmas gift ideas? Or what to give the person who has everything? What about the family member who's looking to be less wasteful with plastic packaging? Well, then look to one of these easy homemade food gifts. Because who doesn't like unwrapping a stylishly wrapped box of baked or handmade goods? Literally no one.
The key to a good edible gift is that it needs to be something made in batches, that you can make in bulk and then divide into pretty packaging. Think: delicious treats that can be made in advance and kept in an airtight container, as you don't want to be up on Christmas Eve morning finishing them off – obviously. And it needs to be something that can survive out of the fridge and travel easily (you don't want delicate bakes smashing into pieces in the car on Christmas morning).
So, not only will an edible gift recipe bring guaranteed joy to its recipient and look cute wrapped in a ribboned box under the tree but it will get you serious brownie points, too. After all, nothing is more thoughtful than giving loved ones a homemade present. From delicious jams and chutneys to moreish biscuits and bakes, why not handcraft a festive favourite for them this year?
Looking for more foodie Christmas gift inspiration? Check out our top food and drink gift picks for 2024.
Best homemade Christmas food gifts
Honeycomb
You only need three ingredients to create deliciously crunchy, caramelised honeycomb. It looks so pretty wrapped up in a ribboned box, and you can even coat it with dark chocolate for a more indulgent treat.
Mulled wine chocolate spread
Give hazelnut chocolate spread a festive boost by adding a deliciously spiced mulled wine reduction. It's so tasty you might just have to make an extra jar for yourself.
Fig jam
This Italian-style fig jam will be just as at home on a cheeseboard as on toast. Made with brown sugar and fresh figs, this sticky, sweet jam will look gorgeous in a glass jar with a burgundy ribbon.
Nigella's Christmas chutney
The queen of Christmas catering herself has shared her ultimate festive chutney recipe with us, and it's practically perfect in every way.
Chocolate and marshmallow salami
Inspired by Portuguese and Italian chocolate salami, our version uses crushed biscuits and marshmallows to create a s'mores-esque edible gift.
Pickled onions
Crisp, tangy pickled onions are an underrated gift, especially for fans of savoury snacks. These mini onions look cute in a jar, and the pickling liquid can even be used to make a super savoury dirty martini.
Salted caramel pretzel brownies
The sweet and salty flavour combination of these indulgent brownies is a real crowd-pleaser. Bake a big batch, decant into pretty bags and gift to friends.
Lemon amaretti cookies
Looking for something special to gift a non-chocolate fan? These zesty lemon amaretti cookies are just the thing. Alongside a bottle of amaretto, a batch of these makes a gorgeous Italian-themed gift.
Caramelised onion chutney
No Christmas cheeseboard is complete without a jar of caramelised onion chutney. It's easy to whip up and makes a beautiful gift alongside a selection of artisanal cheeses.
Cinnamon star biscuits
These crisp, spiced biscuits with meringue icing are a real festive treat. Add edible gold leaf for extra luxe Christmas flair.
Limoncello
Citrusy, sweet and delicious, even when just served neat this lemon liqueur comes into its own during the festive season. Bottled and wrapped, it makes a wonderful gift.
Bacon jam
Our recipe for uber-giftable bacon jam is unrivalled. A shot of coffee liqueur is the surprising ingredient that really makes the smoky bacon and caramelised onions sing.
Yorkshire parkin
Parkin's gingerbread-like feel makes it a brilliant festive gift. Plus, it lasts for around two weeks in an airtight tin, which is great news for getting ahead with Christmas gifts.
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