Whether you’re putting together a festive cheeseboard or thinking ahead to your Boxing Day cold meat leftovers, look no further than this selection of chutneys, jams and other luxury condiments. No respectable pantry should be without them this Christmas, says Lucie Lewis
Organic Cranberry Sauce from Daylesford
If you haven’t sorted out your cranberry sauce just yet, you’re in luck. Since first trying Daylesford’s Organic Cranberry sauce with my Christmas lunch, I wouldn’t dream of using a brand that doesn’t match its sweet, berry-filled flavour. daylesford.com £3.99 / 200g
Boxing Day Chutney from The Bay Tree Food Company
Perfect for cold meats and cheeses, this is truly the best chutney on the block. A number of pale imitations have followed, but never quite like this. thebaytree.co.uk £3.45 / 310g
Fig Fruit Purée for Cheese from The Fine Cheese Company
The fruit in this is fig purée is very concentrated, so use only a tiny amount with your favourite soft cheese and you’ve got quite a treat. finecheese.co.uk £4.35 / 113g
Fortnum Pickle from Fortnum & Mason
Here is a sumptuous, wholesome pickle that will complement just about anything you fancy this season. I would recommend adding to some rich duck liver pâté on a lightly salted cracker. fortnumandmason.com £4.95 / 295g
Chilli Jam from Tracklements
A household favourite with a very modest kick. If you like your ploughmans or turkey sandwich with a bit more heat, Tracklements’ Chilli Jam is the answer. waitrose.com £3.40 / 250g
Beetroot Chutney from Highgrove
There are a lot of beetroot chutneys out there that just can’t get the spice right, but thank goodness for Highgrove. This exquisite accompaniment works perfectly sandwiched between smoked salmon and soft cheese for the ultimate canapé. highgroveshop.com £5.95 / 220g
Pear, Date and Ale Chutney by England Preserves
This is where I get to play my ‘hipster’ card and tell you about a product you probably won’t have heard of. Based in London and not stocked in your local supermarket, England Preserves are the most elusive brand on this list. Nonetheless, they are definitely worth hunting down for a truly organic, homemade chutney. englandpreserves.co.uk £3.90 / 200g
English Pickled Walnuts for Cheese from The Fine Cheese Company
Look no further than this delicious, tangy addition to your favourite Gorgonzola or Blue Stilton on the Christmas cheese board. finecheese.co.uk £4.99 / 310g
Piccalilli from The Bay Tree Food Company
A perfect lunchtime classic with a refreshing twist and plenty of chunky veggie bits. How can you possibly enjoy your Boxing Day leftovers without a dollop of hot piccalilli? waitrose.com £3.29 / 300g
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