Why go shopping when you can make edible Christmas gifts at home? I love receiving homemade gifts, especially if they involve food. When it comes to choosing the perfect Christmas gifts, I believe you really can’t go wrong with something that comes from the heart. And what better way to show your loved ones just how much you care than with a homemade Christmas food gift.
Here are 5x homemade food gifts that you can make from scratch
1. 🎁 Chutney – let the fruit and veg of the season inspire you to make a batch of delicious chutney to give to all your friends. Pair up with a piece of local cheese to create the perfect #irishgift that any foodie will adore.
2. 🎁 Cordial – a simple combination of fruit, sugar and water – cordials are easy to make and so much fun to give. They can be used for drinks, cocktails and desserts and can be made using any fruit. Try to get seasonal, local fruit or forage instead. Frozen berries also work well, so feel free to use those if you still have some in your freezer.
3. 🎁 A treat in a jar – fill a jar with all the ingredients needed to bake pancakes, Christmas cookies, cakes, a cup of steaming hot chocolate or golden milk. Write a recipe card with instructions and cooking times et voila, you just made a simple and delicious gift.
4. 🎁 Candied or spiced nuts – easy to make and hard not to snack on while you wrap other gifts! For the sweet tooth, make candied pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, or mix them up. Prefer something savoury? Create your own spice mix (or let google inspire you) to make your own spiced nut mix.
5. 🎁 Extracts – This is essentially homemade vodka! Just add your favorite flavors to the mix. Vanilla, lemon, orange and mint all work wonderfully but I do encourage you to experiment. The best thing? This gift keeps for years!
