Keep one, gift one

■ Makes 2 cakes (serves 16) ■ Prep 30 mins plus overnight soaking and cooling ■ Cook 1 hr 20 mins 200g dried sour cherries200g raisins150g sultanas100g mixed peel300ml cherry brandy250g unsalted butte

Now is the perfect time to prepare for the feasting ahead with these treats bursting with seasonal flavours

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

Have lots of foodies on your gift list? Treat your friends and family to these thoughtful edible homemade gifts

These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving