Your mum already has slippers. She’s got pyjamas and perfume and honestly, she’d probably rather choose a pair of earrings herself (#realtalk). What she doesn’t have is a box of fresh, homemade . Or a , mixed with exactly the nuts and seeds she loves. Or a pack of , hand-dipped in dark chocolate by… you. Here’s our guide to the best edible gifts for Mother’s Day. Enjoy. And maybe make a double batch. She raised you, after all – she deserves a second helping of .
For the mum with a sweet tooth
Spiked with fragrant cardamom and rich orange, these truffles are pretty darn hard to put down.
Source: Petrina Tinslay
Creamy and sweet, with a dash of salt, these are the perfect after-dinner treat.
Fleur de Sel pecan caramels Source: Petrina Tinslay
Soft, subtly-flavoured cookies sandwiched together with sweet cream: serve with coffee and revel in the sugar high.
Source: China Squirrel
Honey and orange blossom marshmallows
Everyone knows that true love is making marshmallows from scratch.
Source: Alan Benson
Homemade Twix bars
Ditto homemade Twix bars.
Source: Samantha Seneviratne
If “crackle” (part Momofuku Milk Bar Crack Pie, part brittle) can’t make Mum happy, nothing can.
Source: Christina Tosi
Caramel sauce
Pack this into a jar, and make sure to add a spoon. She’ll want to eat it straight.
Source: Hardie Grant
Turkish delight
Perfumed with rosewater, Turkish delight lasts for ages, so it makes a great edible gift. We predict this one will be gobbled up pretty quickly, though.
For the mum who prefers her treats salty and savoury
Source: Feast magazine
Super simple to whip up, these make a great last-minute gift. Mum doesn’t need to know that, though.
Source: Alan Benson
Walnut and rosemary crackers
Buy a wheel of expensive, decadent cheese to go with. A bottle of champagne wouldn’t go astray, either.
Source: Benito Martin
Bacon bourbon brittle
A little salty, a little sweet, this brittle is infinitely more-ish.
For mums who rock it a little retro
Source: Amber Wilson
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned Florentine? This version uses decadent dark chocolate.
Source: Alan Benson
Sweet, tart lemon curd nestled in between crunchy meringue. Delicious with tea, or on their own.
Source: China Squirrel
Both traditional and twisted, this rocky road evokes the flavours of the Middle East.
For mums who are really into that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” idea
Source: Feast magazine
Maple, cardamom and almond granola
If she doesn’t love almonds, swap them out for a nut she’s into.
Source: Alan Benson
Granola bars
Delicious and transportable, like the goon bags Mum tried to warn you about.
Source: China Squirrel
Coconut banana bread
Score double points by delivering it before breakfast is served, so she can eat it fresh.
For mums who like their treats on the healthy(ish) side
Source: Alan Benson
Superfood nut butter cups
For mums who want to cut back on refined sugar, but still want a yummy treat. Topped with good-quality salt, these will make her day.
Source: Sarah Britton
Cherry ripe bites
Sub in strawberries if you can’t find cherries in season.
Source: Martyna Angell
Raw berry and chocolate torte
Topped with a heap of berries, this looks as amazing as it tastes. Happy Mother’s Day indeed!
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Raw berry and chocolate torte Source: Steve Brown
