{"id":8914,"date":"2017-12-07T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=8914"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T18:59:03","slug":"homemade-edible-christmas-food-gifts-you-can-make-in-advance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/07\/homemade-edible-christmas-food-gifts-you-can-make-in-advance\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Edible Christmas Food Gifts You Can Make in Advance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tasty treats to make and give. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Joanna Kosinska<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m not the craftiest person in the world, so it goes without saying that <\/span>DIY Christmas gifts<\/span><\/a> are not my forte. Give me a glue gun or a needle and I\u2019ll probably end up hurting myself rather than creating something impressive. What I can do, however, is cook. <\/span><\/p>\n

One Christmas, fresh out of pastry school with very little money to spend on Christmas gifts, I used my new confectionary skills to make nougatine with rosewater, pistachios, and dried cherries for my friends and family. Much to my delight and surprise, it was a huge hit. People loved how uniquely delicious it was, and they really appreciated the care I put into making it. It felt so good to see people enjoying something I had made that since then I\u2019ve almost always given homemade edible gifts for Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making edible Christmas gifts is not only incredibly thoughtful, it can also save you a ton of time, money, and stress. Rather than aimlessly wandering around a crowded mall a week before Christmas, you can simply make a big batch of something tasty, pop it in pretty packaging, and gift it to everyone. The best part? If you choose the right recipe, you can make your gifts well before Christmas, making the holiday season a breeze. So grab an apron and turn on some festive tunes because I am going to share some of the best homemade edible Christmas food gifts you can make in advance for your loved ones. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gourmet Blueberry Vanilla Bean Jam<\/h4>\n
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Homemade jam makes a perfect gift. | Image courtesy Etsy user WeddingInATeacup<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every year, my dear friend Ingrid makes a huge batch of spiced cranberry chutney and cans it for her friends. We all look forward to receiving her jar at Christmas time, and it has become a delicious staple in my family\u2019s Christmas dinner. <\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s so great about canning is that the contents of the jar are shelf stable, so canned gifts can be made well in advance, and you don\u2019t have to worry about them taking up space in your fridge or spoiling. <\/span><\/p>\n

One of my favorite canned items to make and give (and eat, really) is my blueberry vanilla bean jam. Not only is it incredibly simple to make, but the addition of vanilla bean makes it quite the unique treat. After all, who doesn\u2019t love a nice jar of homemade jam to slather on their morning toast? <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s my recipe for this tasty jam. While I personally love the combo of blueberries with vanilla, you could certainly use any other berry! <\/span><\/p>\n

Blueberry Vanilla Bean Jam <\/span><\/i> Yield: 12 4-ounce jam jars <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Ingredients: <\/span><\/p>\n