20 simple condiment recipes that prove nothing beats homemade

Homemade condiments are always worth the effort – and this apple butter is no different! Full of depth and flavour, this simple slow-cooked recipes is the perfect topping for porridge and desserts.

I love the way Mum and her friends have swapped recipes over the years when their gardens are overflowing with produce that needs using up. This chutney recipe comes from Mum’s good friend Sue and it’s so simple to make.

This homemade pesto is so good, you’ll never want store-bought again! Use as a topping for crackers, a dip for vegetable crudité, fold through cooked pasta or spread onto a pizza base.

This delicious bourbon molasses barbecue sauce from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook is great as a marinade, for basting meats, or as a dipping sauce for your next BBQ!

This magical marmalade is so fantastic with the orange mellowing the grapefruit, and the lime and lemon creating a sharp tang. We’re loving this marmalade on toast for breakfast!

Pineapple curd is an easy way to add extra sweetness and flavour to crumpets or make a delicious filling for your favourite cake recipe!

Slathered on toast, used in baking, or simply eaten from the spoon, you can’t beat this delicious homemade peanut butter recipe! All you need is a few simple ingredients to create your own from scratch

Serve this delicious tomato chilli jam with anything – Parmesan and crackers, alongside a frittata, with a mince pie, heck even a boiled egg! We guarantee you’ll be coming back for more

Nici Wickes’ peach and kaffir lime chutney makes a great pairing for seafood, such as crumbed fish, or try it with sticky pork or other Asian-inspired dishes like soy chicken

This gherkin relish recipe is the perfect addition to your next cheese platter. Serve for a savoury hit with cheese, bread and cold meats

Enjoy tamarillo season thanks to our divine chutney recipe, which makes a fantastic gift – even if it’s a gift to yourself! It matches beautifully with cheese, pickles, cold meats, and these walnut digestives.

Craft your own green curry paste from scratch with this simple recipe. This staple of Thai cuisine is perfect for chicken, fish, curries or soups. Plus, you can freeze the surplus

This simple recipe for homemade harissa combines chilli and spices to create a beautiful, flavourful paste that’s perfect as a spice rub for meats or adding an extra kick to couscous

While most jams are made using fruit, this tasty savoury-style recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Made From Scratch’ cookbook is brilliant dolloped atop a steak sandwich, or served with blue cheese.

This feijoa paste is great on cheese boards and antipasto platters. It’s is a labour of love but uses up lots of feijoas and in the long run, potentially saves you buying the pricey store-bought ones

If you have the time, making your own condiments, such as this tomato and basil mustard, is a great way to ensure you know exactly what has gone into your food. If you’re making as an edible gift, you might want to invest in some purpose-made jars with screw-top lids. You’ll find them in major supermarkets and speciality kitchen shops.

Bread and butter is no longer a boring supper with this 10 minute recipe that has just six ingredients.

It’s easier than you think to create delicious homemade tomato sauce from scratch with this recipe. Serve alongside fish and chips, pies or fries

It’s very satisfying to make your own condiments when the necessary fresh ingredients are cheap. Use in stir-fries, marinades, as a dipping sauce, on burgers or to spice up homemade dips.

Homemade mint sauce is nothing like the kind you buy in a jar. It’s minty, sharp with vinegar and just a little bit sweet too. Perfect for dolloping over slices of juicy roast lamb.