Candied orange and lemon peel will keep for 6-8 weeks in an airtight container. Chop and add to fruitcakes, muffins or other treats
Author: Mary Cadogan
Fill the biscuit tin with these rustic cookies. Soaking the raisins gives a boost to the texture and stops them from burning during cooking
Author: Good Food team
Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face - and they're so easy to make
Author: Good Food team
Roast almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews with spiced flavours then pack up into bags as a homemade gift
Author: Good Food team
Our easy cookie dough mixture is totally safe to eat and can be made in minutes. Keep a batch in the fridge, eat it by the spoon, serve it with ice cream,...
Author: Emma Freud
This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really...
Author: Orlando Murrin
Great British Bake Off 2010 winner, Edd Kimber, shows us how to make these distinctive bread buns with seeded toppings
Author: Edd Kimber
Try making your mincemeat well in advance of Christmas to give the flavours maximum time to mature
Author: James Martin
The flavours of a rhubarb crumble in the form of a lovely moist muffin.
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Simple, creamy, peppermint treats you can make with just a handful of ingredients. They make a tasty homemade gift for anyone with a sweet tooth
Author: Miriam Nice
These easy chocolate nests are the perfect Easter treat. They're simple enough for kids to get involved and they need just three ingredients
Author: Good Food team
Serve these easy candy apples at a summer fête, on Bonfire Night, Halloween at a kids' birthday party. Experiment with fun and vibrant colours
Author: Lulu Grimes
To make a three-tier wedding cake, all you need to do is multiply basic cake mixtures and icings, and take your time.
Author: Jane Hornby
Make your own Turkish delight with our easy recipe. It makes a great gift for Christmas, or just treat yourself to something sweet
Author: Lulu Grimes
Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Edd Kimber creates a version of these German spiced cookies- they're chewy, crisp and similar to an almond macaroon
Author: Edd Kimber
Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings
Author: Sarah Cook
We all know a few die hard chocolate fans - make them one of these hot choc stirrers as a gift and they'll never want to use powdered cocoa again
Author: Miriam Nice
Savoury fluffy cakes packed with cheddar, Parmesan, chives, spring onion and cream cheese - delicious fresh from the oven
Author: Sarah Cook
Make these chocolates to give as gifts or for a fun weekend project. Split the ganache into a few bowls and add a couple of different flavourings, if you...
Author: Anna Glover
A decadent iced coffee for a sunny afternoon. Serve in tall glasses for a retro treat
Author: Sarah Cook
These deeply chocolatey squidgy sponge squares are gluten-free - try served as a dessert with ice cream
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Treat your nearest and dearest to these homemade salted caramels. The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat
Author: Esther Clark
Paul Hollywood's fruit rolls can be made ahead then heated up before adding a glossy glaze and citrus icing
Author: Paul Hollywood
Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion
Author: Sarah Cook
If anyone in your family isn't keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you've been looking for
Author: Sarah Cook
Homemade fudge makes a fabulous gift wrapped up for Christmas or any special occasion. Our recipe for these buttery sweets is well worth the effort
Author: Cassie Best
Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts
Author: Good Food team
This citrus centrepiece has a secret ingredient that gives the cake a lovely texture, yet makes it gluten- and wheat-free
Author: Good Food team
Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests
Author: Good Food team
These spooky chocolate cake balls will be a hit with kids at Halloween - they can help decorate them too
Author: Cassie Best
Get little ones in the kitchen to assemble these cute festive biscuits - sticky fun for a wintry afternoon.
Author: Valerie Barrett
Sweet picnic-friendly treats that will be gobbled up in seconds by kids and adults alike
Author: Jane Hornby
Follow master baker Paul Hollywood's ultimate step-by-step guide to creating perfectly decorated fruit buns
Author: Paul Hollywood
This thick and boozy toffee sauce can be put into jars and given as a gift, or serve a dollop with warming desserts
Author: Good Food team
A wedge of this alongside a cup of tea makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon
Author: Good Food team
Try something different with Sarah Cook's Pistachio & milk chocolate squares - you won't be able to stop at just one piece!
Author: Sarah Cook
This indulgent cake is perfect for tea in the garden
Author: Good Food team
Making your own cinder toffee requires a little care and attention but it's worth it. Break into shards and scatter over ice cream and other desserts
Author: Sarah Cook
Learn how to make your own honeycomb ice cream. If you don't have an ice cream maker, see the tip below for an alternative method
Author: Sarah Cook
Create a sophisticated chocolate box, perfect as a gift for guests at a wedding
Author: Sarah Cook
Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar...
Author: Samuel Goldsmith
This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won't take ages to make - you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too
Author: Jane Hornby