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Edible Gifts For Christmas

20th December 2014 By Urvashi Roe 15 Comments

Hasn’t Christmas come around so quickly this year? I know all the advertising kicks off as soon as the summer sales have finished but I cannot believe we have just this weekend left to buy gifts.  Our list always includes edibles – some shop bought and some home made.  Here is some inspiration if you’re drawing a blank.  Just click the image for the recipe.

Chocolate Macarons With Chocolate and Champagne Ganache

A decadent gift paired with a bottle of Champagne

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Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate and Champagne Ganache

Blackberry Curd

I still miraculously have a few blackberries at the allotment but there are plenty on the supermarket shelves too.

Blackberry Curd

Blackberry Curd

Coffee and Hazelnut Biscotti

A classic combination and a gift that lasts for ages. To get a strong coffee flavour try Black Sheep Coffee.

Coffee and Hazlenut Biscotti

Coffee and Hazelnut Biscotti

Chocolate and Beetroot Truffles

I planted some beetroot to last over the winter so this one is a quick and easy gift as well as a homegrown one.

Beetroot truffles, christmas, edible gift

Chocolate and Beetroot Truffles

Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce

This has Christmas written all over it. Could be a good way to eat up that leftover Christmas Pudding?

Salted Caramel Sauce with Chocolate Madelines, edible gift, Christmas

Salted Caramel Sauce

Clementine and Glitter Powder

This is Christmas in a jar. Adding a little sparkle of edible glitter gives this magical powder a seasonal lift. Sprinkle on soups, cakes and cappuccinos.

Orange Citrus Powder

Clementine and Glitter Powder

Apple Rings

There are so many apples on the market stall and this is an easy and healthy Christmas gift that could be combined with granola for the health conscious in your family.

Dried apple rings, edible Christmas gift

Apple Rings

There.  I hope that’s given you a little inspiration before you head of shopping today! If you need even more inspiration, take a look at my Christmas Pinterest Board.

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  1. Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake says

    25th December 2014 at 11:51 am

    Those all look wonderful but I especially fancy a chocolate and beetroot truffle. Happy Christmas xx

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      25th December 2014 at 4:28 pm

      With a little teeny glass of port 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emily @amummytoo says

    26th December 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I would be super happy with any and all of these as gifts, but especially the Chocolate Macarons With Chocolate and Champagne Ganache. Yum!

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      26th December 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you. Hope you had a lovely xmas 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says

    27th December 2014 at 8:54 pm

    What a delicious selection. I know I’d be over the moon to be given any of these.

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      29th December 2014 at 8:21 pm

      I was rather hoping someone would make me the macarons. First xmas i havent had any!

      Reply
  4. Katherine Hackworthy says

    27th December 2014 at 8:59 pm

    What an amazing roundup of foodie gifts!

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      29th December 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sally says

    28th December 2014 at 6:02 am

    Your photography is beautiful. Such a gorgeous array of edible ideas. Hope you had a lovely day.

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      29th December 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Sally. Lazy lazy lazy day. Week in fact!

      Reply
  6. sparklesr says

    28th December 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I have been trying to convince my mum to try some chocolate-beetroot baking but she is reluctant. Can you taste it when used???!!!

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      29th December 2014 at 8:20 pm

      In the truffles you can mostly taste the alcohol but with an earthy undertone. With chocolate and beet brownies the same. You would not know thete was beetroot

      Reply
      • sparklesr says

        30th December 2014 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you…hopefully we shall try them soon!!!!

        Reply
  7. Jo Brigdale says

    7th January 2015 at 10:11 am

    Can you send me the salted caramel sauce next Christmas please?

    Reply
    • Urvashi Roe says

      11th January 2015 at 9:09 am

      I’m sure that would be possible 😉

      Reply

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