Edible Gifts Recipes

These cute little pastries are so yummy! I'm tempted to hoard them for myself when I make a batch, but...

Dried apricots, crushed pineapple and grapefruit juice create a memorable jam. The juice is what makes the jam taste so...

For a change of pace, give this yummy jelly made from frozen orange juice a try. I've given it as...

"Back when my children were young, I put up about 100 jars of jams and jellies each summer, including this...

Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with...

I've made this jam for many years and no one has been able to guess the secret ingredient —tomatoes! Everyone...

This sweet citrusy marmalade from Stephanie Heise of Rochester, New York is perfect for spreading on English muffins or biscuits....

When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...

My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska

For a delicious vinegar for salad dressings and marinades, try this vinegar with cranberries. It would make a wonderful dressing...

One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...

A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the...

It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...

You can serve this loaf year-round— but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a...

In addition to using my mustard as gifts for friends, I give it to my father each Christmas. One year,...

Since I've enjoyed cooking almost my entire life—I've been doing it since I was old enough to be able to—I...

Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for...

Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...

Whenever there's a bake sale, I make these braids. They're so eye-catching that most of the loaves get snapped up...

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

"The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...

Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory version of reindeer chow snack...

This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive...

My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes...

If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...

Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...

Make them on Saturday and they'll be gone by Monday! These chocolate and caramel bars with a cracker crust are...

Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! —Anne Drouin,...

A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine’s Day or any...