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Marmalade pigs in blankets

Always the first thing to disappear from the Christmas table, pigs in blankets are truly great if you make them yourself. These citrus-glazed piggies are worth far more than the 10 minutes it takes to prepare them. Chipolatas are ideal for pigs in blankets – thin enough to cook quickly but big enough to stay juicy and bouncy. Marmalade works beautifully here, providing a sweet, sticky glaze, a festive citrus flavour, plus a bitter note to balance everything. Feeling a bit extra? Why not have a go at making homemade marmalade, too? Get our definitive Christmas dinner menu, including best-ever versions of all the classics.