Speculaas winter toffee

A creamy, treacle winter toffee recipe using @vanDotschSpices speculaas mix

Cranberry, pineapple, cherry and nut mincemeat

A rich, citrus mincemeat with pineapple, cranberries, cherry juice and nuts – a world of difference from shop bought mincemeat

Mince pies – with orange frangipani

Mince pies, with citrus mincemeat and frangipani and almond topping

Montelimar nougat

How to make this delicious confectionery treat: it’s not simple bu the results are worth it!

Gingerbread foxes plus make your own cutter

A recipe for the perfect gingerbread biscuits and instructions on how to ice and to make your own cookie cutter

Christmas spiced marshmallows

These are a lovely way to get your fix of Christmas spices without having yet another mince pie or bite of gingerbread house. They are a lovely handmade gift to give away too, presented in a cellophane bag tied up with some festive ribbon. Equipment A medium to large heavy base saucepan A sugar thermometer