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Give the foodies in your life something tasty for the holidays. Here are over 30 homemade food gift ideas, including baked goodies, homemade jams and jellies, and other edible Christmas gifts.<\/p>\n

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It’s the time of year to think about the perfect holiday gift for friends, co-workers, or family. Need some gift ideas? Consider something from the heart of your home — the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Homemade food gifts are always remembered because they are personal and come from the heart. Discover how to make the perfect homemade edible gifts for friends, co-workers, and family with these ideas:<\/p>\n

Food Gifts from the Kitchen<\/h2>\n

Make your friends ooh and ahh with homemade food gifts this holiday season. Create some edible presents that everyone will enjoy. Here are some culinary inspired gifts that you can make in your kitchen.<\/p>\n

Homemade Jellies and Jams<\/h3>\n

Giving gifts made from homegrown ingredients from your garden, or local farmers’ market makes the present extra special. If you preserve your own food, you may already have plenty of jam and jelly to give away. If not, it is easy to make a batch with these canning recipes.<\/p>\n

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You don’t even need a special water bath canner, you can use a large pot to boil the jars and make them shelf stable. Choose a pot that is tall enough to cover the tops of the jars for several inches, plus a few more inches to prevent boiling water from splashing onto your stove. Place a small metal cooling rack on the bottom of the pot to hold the jars up and away from direct heat, so they won\u2019t break. You may need to can in batches depending on the size of your pot.<\/p>\n

Spiced Apple Jelly<\/h4>\n

Apple jelly is an old-fashioned homemade gift that’s perfect for the holiday season. Making it is a relatively simple process, and all it takes is some apples, lemon juice, sugar, water, and warm spices. Follow the recipe below.<\/p>\n

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\"jars<\/div>\n Spiced Apple Jelly Recipe (No Added Pectin)<\/span>\n
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This spiced apple jelly recipe livens up the plain apple flavor with some traditional pairings including lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Sweet Cherry Jam<\/h4>\n

Cherry jam is a sweet treat that is perfect for the holiday season. Imagine your receiver smiling as they open a jar of homemade cherry jam, knowing that someone who cares spent time making this for them. If you can’t find fresh cherries, substitute frozen or drained canned fruit to make this recipe.<\/p>\n

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\"overhead<\/div>\n Low Sugar Cherry Jam Recipe<\/span>\n
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This chunky, low sugar cherry jam is delicious slathered on toasted homemade bread, swirled in yogurt, or drizzled over ice cream. Less sugar lets the natural fruit flavor shine.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Honey Sweetened Grape Jelly<\/h4>\n

Grape jelly is an easy way to make perfect gifts for friends and family. This is a simple recipe for making grape jelly that can be gifted to friends and family on Christmas or any time of the year. The best part is you can use bottled grape juice!<\/p>\n

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\"jars<\/div>\n Honey Sweetened Concord Grape Jelly<\/span>\n
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Make and preserve your own homemade Concord grape jelly! Concord grapes have a slightly tart, musky flavor but can be transformed into a delicious grape jelly with a little sweetening. This old-time favorite is sweetened with honey in this recipe.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Maple Vanilla Peach Jam<\/h4>\n

Jam is a sweet and easy dessert that can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. This peach jam is sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla for a delicious jam that can be used as a topping for baked goods, smeared on toast, or swirled into yogurt.<\/p>\n

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\"jars<\/div>\n Maple Vanilla Peach Jam<\/span>\n
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There is no refined sugar in this peach jam recipe. Instead, fresh peaches are sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla and lemon.<\/div>\n
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Strawberry Jam<\/h4>\n

Crafted with care, this jam captures the essence of sun-ripened strawberries, whether fresh or frozen, ensuring every spoonful bursts with natural sweetness. What sets our strawberry jam apart is its low sugar content, letting the strawberries’ natural goodness shine. It’s a taste of summer that can be savored all year round.<\/p>\n

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\"Jars<\/div>\n Low Sugar Strawberry Jam Recipe<\/span>\n
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Preserve the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries with this simple and low sugar strawberry jam recipe. Perfect for breakfast spreads and delightful desserts.<\/div>\n
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Blueberry Jam<\/h4>\n

Handcrafted from fresh or frozen blueberries, this jam showcases the luscious, sweet-tart flavors of blueberries at their finest. With just the right touch of sweetness and a low sugar content, it’s a delightful treat for your loved ones.<\/p>\n

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Savor the taste of summer with our mouthwatering blueberry jam recipe. Learn how to preserve a delicious batch of blueberry jam that will elevate your breakfast spreads, enhance your desserts, and make for thoughtful homemade gifts.<\/div>\n
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Raspberry Jam<\/h4>\n

Crafted from fresh or frozen raspberries with minimal added sugar, this jam is a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Whether you’re gifting it during the holiday season or savoring it yourself, our raspberry jam is a vibrant burst of flavor that captures the essence of homemade goodness.<\/p>\n

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\"Jars<\/div>\n Low Sugar Raspberry Jam Recipe<\/span>\n
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Preserve the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries with our low sugar raspberry jam recipe. This canning recipe ensures a long-lasting supply of homemade goodness. Spread it on toast or gift a jar to loved ones!<\/div>\n
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Home Grown Dried Herbs<\/h3>\n

If you grow your own herbs, dehydrate extra so you can give some away as gifts. Package them up in sweet jars<\/a> or tins<\/a> and add a decorative label. Dried oregano, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, red pepper flakes<\/a>, and onion powder have many uses in the kitchen, and your receiver will think of you every time he or she reaches for the jar.<\/p>\n

\u2022 See How to Dry Herbs<\/a> for more details<\/p>\n

Garlic Powder and Onion Flakes<\/h4>\n

If you have someone on your gift list that loves to spend time in the kitchen experimenting with recipes, make garlic powder, onion powder, or onion flakes and jar it up as a gift for your favorite cook.<\/p>\n

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\"overhead<\/div>\n Homemade Garlic Powder<\/span>\n
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Make your own homemade garlic powder by dehydrating and grinding garlic cloves. Dried garlic is a good alternative to have on hand to use when you are out of fresh garlic. Once dried, garlic flakes and garlic powder can last longer in your pantry or spice cabinet.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\"overhead<\/div>\n Dehydrated Onions, Dried Minced Onions, and Onion Powder<\/span>\n
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Are your onions getting soft? It is easy to dehydrate onions so they last longer for food storage. Turn your onions into dehydrated onion flakes, minced dried onions, and onion powder.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Herb and Spice Blends<\/h4>\n

You can use dehydrated herbs from the garden or purchase quality dried herbs and spices in bulk and create homemade seasoning blends.<\/p>\n

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Here are some herb and spice combos to get you started. Makes about 2 ounces:<\/p>\n