Christmas Recipes

We’ve been working hard to develop a selection of delicious recipes to help you Bake a Difference for Mission Australia this Christmas. All the recipes are made with our range of high quality baking sugars and syrups and make wonderful gifts.

Along with the recipes, you’ll also find great suggestions for wrapping and gift presentation – make sure to check out the ‘Tips’ which accompany each recipe for inspiration.

So, this Christmas, get the kids into the kitchen, grab your apron and some of these delicious home-baked gift idea recipes, and bake a gift your loved ones will really enjoy – and even better, you'll be baking a difference for Mission Australia.

Crunchy Granola

Made with rich, sticky CSR Golden Syrup and CSR Brown Sugar, this recipe is a healthy and delicious Christmas gift. Perfect for children to tackle, it makes a lovely gift to thank teachers.

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Sticky Treacle and Ginger Loaves

These moist little cakes can be kept on hand for morning or afternoon tea when friends pop in unexpectedly during the festive season. Or, check out our wrapping suggestions to make this into a gorgeous Christmas gift.

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Fruity Christmas Cordials

Perfect for a hot Australian Christmas, these refreshingly fruity cordial gifts are perfect for enjoying at the Christmas table, or, with a few of our wrapping tricks, they can be made into a thoughtful gift.

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Spiced Mango Chutney

This flavourful chutney, made with CSR Raw Caster Sugar, is delicious on just about anything - including left over Christmas ham. Keep some for yourself and give the rest away as a gift to be enjoyed with barbecued meats at Summer gatherings.

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Passionfruit and Raspberry Marshmallows

Everyone will love these melt-in-your-mouth treats made with CSR Caster Sugar and CSR Pure Icing Sugar. Our tips on how to wrap these delicious morsels are sure to inspire!

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Nanny’s Sago Plum Pudding with Brandy Cream

This delicious Christmas classic is made with CSR Dark Brown Sugar and can be prepared up to 2 weeks before Christmas. Enjoy it on Christmas day with Brandy Cream or wrap it up and give it away as a gift for someone else’s family to enjoy.

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Lemon Shortbread

Made with CSR Soft Icing Mixture, these afternoon tea favourites are Gluten Free. Get the kids to cut them out in a variety of Christmas shapes and give them away as gifts.

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Christmas Gingerbread Angels

CSR Dark Brown Sugar and Treacle make these Christmas favourites extra special and kids will love to decorate them! Leave some out for Santa on Christmas Eve or wrap individually for a yummy Christmas gift.

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Christmas Mince Tarts

It wouldn't be Christmas without these moorish mince tarts. Prepare them in advance and enjoy throughout the festive season or give some away to be enjoyed by friends and family.

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Rich Christmas Cake

A rich and full flavoured take on this well-loved Christmas staple using CSR Dark Brown Sugar. This family sized cake is a great gift for a friend who has lots of mouths to feed at Christmas!

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Double Choc Chunk Cookies

CSR Raw Caster Sugar gives these yummy cookies a wonderful caramel colour when baked, and they are so easy to make - perfect for little hands to help with. They also make a great gift for teachers and colleagues.

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Raspberry Macarons

These delicious macarons made with CSR Pure Icing Sugar are so easy to make and can be enjoyed with friends and family as afternoon tea during the festive season. Or check out the ‘Tips’ to see how to transform them into the prettiest of Christmas gifts.

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We've also developed some other delicious recipes for Christmas which can be enjoyed on Christmas day or at parties and gatherings throughout the festive season. Simply click on the recipe image to view the recipe.

Slow Cooked Christmas Pork Belly

This delicious pork belly made with CSR Dark Brown Sugar is a modern alternative to a traditional Christmas baked ham or roast pork.

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Christmas Ham Glaze

This delicious sticky glaze made with CSR Brown Sugar will give your Christmas ham a wonderful flavour a golden brown colour making it the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table.

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Christmas Chocolate Log

A decadent chocolate dessert which can be enjoyed by young and young at heart! Decorate your Christmas Chocolate Log with holly and mixed berries for a festive touch.

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