Edible Gifts Recipes

Whether you’re making edible gifts for Christmas or need a homemade way to say thank-you, your friends and neighbors will be thrilled with these unique treats.

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    Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews

    Nothing says "welcome home" like warm, gooey, chewy cookies right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk—mmm,...


    Quick & Easy Gumdrops

    These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...


    Pickled Grapes

    No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...


    Double-Berry Jalapeno Jam

    My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version...


    Plum Anise Jam

    Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...


    Peach-Blueberry Preserves

    As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...


    Ginger Pear Freezer Jam

    At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon....


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    Homemade Hot Sauce

    Make your own hot sauce at home with this spicy recipe. Habanero and serrano peppers provide bold heat that's balanced...

    Pickled Zucchini

    From zoodles to bread, zucchini is a versatile vegetable. You can even transform it into pickled zucchini, too!


    Sweet & Smoky Salsa

    I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...


    Pickled Brussels Sprouts

    This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...


    Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles

    I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now,...


    Berry-Basil Limeade Jam

    My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to...


    Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

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    I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find...


    Christmas Brownies

    Fudgy, frosted Christmas brownies are every bit as charming as they are delicious. The cute faces made with candy eyes,...


    Santa Cookies

    Make the jolliest Santa cookies for the holidays! These sugar cookie cutouts are frosted with homemade buttercream frosting and decorated...


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...

    Slow-Cooker Honey Granola

    It's so simple to put this granola together, and it really helps with breakfast on busy mornings. Change up the...


    Fig Jam

    I have had a love of figs ever since I had an amazing appetizer that used a combination of them...


    Halloween Brownies

    Creepy, crawly and delicious? Yup, that's our spider Halloween brownies! All you'll need is your favorite box of brownie mix,...


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    Warren’s Oatmeal Jam Squares

    At 102, I still love to bake. I make these bars in my toaster oven for my fellow residents at...


    Mulled Wine Jelly Candies

    I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...


    Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix

    Everyone likes a good old-fashioned cookie mix—and this one is especially popular with chocoholics! Tie the prep and baking directions...

    Sweet Potato Bread

    One slice of this warm, tender sweet potato bread and you’ll see why it’s one of our favorite sweet potato...


    Chocolate-Dipped Apple Rings

    These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to...


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...


    Spiced Maple Mustard

    Have grill masters on your Christmas list? Consider giving them a special homemade mustard flavored with maple syrup, allspice and...


    Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

    This intriguing Dr Pepper barbecue sauce hits just the right balance of sweet and savory. It's ideal for topping your...


    Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt

    Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to...