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White Christmas is becoming a classic Australian treat for the festive season. It's not particularly sophisticated, but the taste means it doesn't have to be.

A candy/sugar thermometer will reach 160°C when the syrup is ready. Note

Home made preserves are so very simple to make, and there's so much pleasure to be had from eating jam you made yourself.

Salted caramel took the world by storm a few years ago, and as a go-to sweet treat, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. These salted peanut caramels are perfectly sticky, chewy, nutty and salty.

Marshmallows are best eaten on the day they are made when they are at their softest. Note

Spiced with ginger, these dark chocolate truffles make a delectable after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or a digestif.

This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.

These ginger oat cookies go splendidly with coffee or tea and make a lovely gift.