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Holiday Food Gifts

[heart_this] · Dec 4, 2022 · 17 Comments

Holiday Food Gifts

The best homemade Holiday food gift ideas!

The holidays are nearly upon us and that means that it is time get cracking and finish up those homemade food gifts! Nothing says I love you like the gift of homemade food products! Top on my list this year has to be the Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam followed by a close second of Vanilla Bourbon Caramel Sauce. Of course homemade jams, chutneys and marmalades are always a great way to go and if you are feeling like something a little different this year, Candied Orange Peels will keep things fresh. You cannot go wrong giving the gift of cookies, especially not with some homemade gourmet shortbread!

Maple Bourbon Bacon JamMaple Bourbon Bacon Jam
Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a JarPeppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
Candied Orange PeelCandied Orange Peel
Caramel SauceCaramel Sauce
Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread CookiesChocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Maple Candied BaconMaple Candied Bacon
Cookies and Cream PopcornCookies and Cream Popcorn
Cajun SeasoningCajun Seasoning
Christmas Fruit CakeChristmas Fruit Cake
Vanilla Bourbon Caramel SauceVanilla Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Slow Cooker Apple ButterSlow Cooker Apple Butter
Italian SeasoningItalian Seasoning
Roasted Apple SauceRoasted Apple Sauce
Gorgonzola and Pistachio ShortbreadGorgonzola and Pistachio Shortbread
Peppermint Candy Cane PopcornPeppermint Candy Cane Popcorn
Dark Chocolate Shortbread with Fleur de SelDark Chocolate Shortbread with Fleur de Sel
Pumpkin ButterPumpkin Butter
Za'atarZa’atar
Peppermint Chocolate Coated PretzelsPeppermint Chocolate Coated Pretzels
Orange Cookies Dipped in ChocolateOrange Cookies Dipped in Chocolate
Onion MarmaladeOnion Marmalade
Apple ChutneyApple Chutney
Chipotle Caramelized OnionsChipotle Caramelized Onions
MarmaladeMarmalade
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
Chocolate and Pistachio BiscottiChocolate and Pistachio Biscotti
Cranberry Bliss BarsCranberry Bliss Bars

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  1. Little Kitchie says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    who wouldn't like that bacon jam?! i know i would be THRILLED!

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  2. Mike says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I really like the idea of making candied orange peel. They make quite an impression.
    I just have to find me some good organic oranges to do that!

    Reply
  3. Mary Beth says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:43 am

    I made candied orange peel and then orange shortbread, and everyone who tried them RAVED about them. Thank you!

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  4. Melody Canterberry says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Kevin, these look wonderful! Just a note about the Vanilla Bourbon Caramel Sauce – I am from Tennessee, and if you use Jack Daniels, like you have pictured, you will need to be sure to call it Vanilla Bourbon WHISKEY Sauce. The good people of Lynchburg, Tennessee would be highly offended if you referred to Jack Daniels as bourbon. I know, because I took my dad for a visit and he made that mistake. Our guide was VERY quick to correct him! Anyways, I thoroughly enjoy your posts and have never gone wrong with any of your recipes. Have a VERY Merry Christmas!

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  5. Foodycat says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:13 am

    I would be delighted to get any of those! I am giving whisky bacon jam and cointreau caramel sauce.

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  6. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Lovely ideas! I really like the savory gifts…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. Joanne says

    December 17, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I'd be so happy to receive any of these!

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  8. Kevin says

    December 17, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Foodycat: The cointreau caramel sauce sounds good!

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  9. Emmy Collins says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    nice ideas. I like your these idease.

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  10. Momographica says

    December 17, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    What a lovely post! That marmalade sure does look delicious! I loved your suggestions,Kevin! Thank you for sharing them with us 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kelly Siew says

    December 18, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I know I will fall in love with whoever gives me that maple bacon jam!

    Reply
  12. Jackson Clarke says

    December 20, 2012 at 11:03 am

    ​I must admit, I call myself a food enthusiast yet have never thought of giving such gifts! definitely a great way to show of my skills and they have such a personal touch…I will most definitely be trying these myself!

    Reply
  13. Self drive Namibia says

    December 21, 2012 at 6:40 am

    I love the idea of candied orange peels. All things look delicious. Thanks for sharing lovely holiday gifts idea.

    Reply
  14. Jenn says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    I love all of these!

    Reply
  15. ashley - baker by nature says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:34 am

    These are all incredible options! Love them!!!

    Reply
  16. Unknown says

    December 16, 2013 at 2:40 am

    Made the chocolate pistachio biscotti for friends this holiday season and it was a perfect accompaniment to my homemade granola 🙂 thanks!

    Reply
  17. Elsie says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I Love ur creativity..very nice!

    Reply

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