Candy (1/5)

Most of us today don’t do a lot of baking, let alone candy making. But at Christmas, it seems we make an exception. Fudge is a traditional Christmas candy that is fairly simple to make. Whether it’s an English butter fudge or the traditional sucre à la crème of French Canadian tradition, families love to make it for holiday parties and Christmas gifts. There are even instant fudge recipes that can be made with little more than a bowl, a spoon, and a microwave.

Homemade chocolates are another popular holiday treat. Truffles of different sorts are easy enough to master. But for a more impressive Christmas gift, try chocolate covered cherries. These take some time to set up, so they are best made at least two weeks in advance.