It seems like every time we log onto TikTok or Instagram and start scrolling through the For You Page and Reels, there's one thing everyone is using to decorate their Christmas trees: velvet bows.

Bows are a wonderfully sustainable trend. Take the ribbon as you unwrap presents on Christmas morning and add it to the tree for an instant uplift to your existing décor and then save it for gift ...

Meanwhile, make the filling. Bring the remaining caster sugar and 150ml/5fl oz water to the boil in a saucepan. Stir in the ground cloves, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, and lemon and orange peel ...