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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    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    Embrace the flavors of fall with pumpkin whoopie pies. Our recipe combines spiced pumpkin cookies with a fluffy cream filling...


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    Honey Bread

    Is there anything better than homemade bread? This simple honey bread recipe makes two soft loaves perfect for toast or...


    Corncob Jelly

    Making this jelly every year in the summer is a tradition in my family. I often give this jelly as...


    Blueberry Jelly

    Blueberry jelly is an instant upgrade for a PB&J or an elegant addition to any brunch spread. Use fresh or...


    Wholesome Wheat Bread

    My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early...


    Easy Apricot Jam

    Here’s the perfect topping for English muffins or toast. It’s so simple to make my homemade jam, you’ll want to...


    Cider Jelly

    For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin


    Zucchini Pineapple Jam

    Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...

    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

    This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...


    Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

    Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...


    Raspberry Plum Jam

    The thing I like best about this jam is the way the plums stretch the flavor of the raspberries. I...


    Rhubarb Jelly

    I help help my husband with the pouring and skimming for this jelly—my own personal favorite. It's nice as both...


    Blackberry Apple Jelly

    August is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling...


    Pear Jam

    Enjoy this sweet and spiced pear jam on toast with ham and eggs, on hot rolls with meat or as...


    Cherry Almond Preserves

    This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned—in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook...


    Christmas Jam

    Strawberry-cranberry Christmas jam is more than just a festive gift—it's a sweet-tart treat that's easy to make if you're new...


    Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins

    These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...

    Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce

    Every year my husband and I take our two daughters to an orchard to pick apples so we can make...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

    These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. They're delightfully crunchy and made with just three...


    Cheese Crispies

    For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge....


    Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds

    I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...


    Spiced Party Peanuts

    Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...


    Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    There's no need to go to a bakery for cinnamon raisin bread when you can make one that's just as...

    Savory Spiced Almonds

    "You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...


    Yeast Biscuits

    Wonderful from-scratch yeast biscuits-golden and crusty outside and tender inside-were a staple Mom prepared regularly when I was growing up....


    Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

    I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...


    Vanilla Popcorn

    "This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...


    Peppermint Meringue Cookies

    These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...


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    Ricotta Cookies

    Ricotta cheese is the star of these ricotta cookies, traditionally served as Italian Christmas cookies. The soft ricotta cheese makes...