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Home » Round-ups » 20 Foodie Gifts To Make At Home

20 Foodie Gifts To Make At Home

Author: Karon Grieve Published : December 2014

Handmade foodie gifts are the best. A handmade gift always means so much more than something bought in the shops. It really shows you care enough to give up your own precious time to create something just for that special person.

Foodie gifts images; selection of recipe photos in a grid

The gift of food is the most basic we can give, it is the gift of sustenance, so a handmade foodie gift really is the best of all.

Regular readers will know that Larder Love is packed with preserves from jam to seasonings, pickles to salts and curds to jellies. There are also liqueurs, infused oils, biscuits, nibbles and cakes galore. I thought I’d do a wee round-up here of 20 quick and easy fabulous foodie gifts you can make at home.

Just read on and click on the recipe title to zap you instantly to that particular recipe post here on Larder Love.

chutney in jar with fruits

PEACH AND MANGO CHUTNEY

Gorgeously colourful and full of flavour, this will add some fruit and fire to your sandwiches, curries, salads and baked potatoes.

Irish cream liqueur in glass with bottle behind

IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR

Who doesn’t like a little glass of that famous Bailey’s liqueur at Christmas time? This superfast recipe will have you whipping up a batch in a few minutes ready to give right away.

Jar of fig and lemon marmalade

FIG AND LEMON MARMALADE

A real treat for your toast in the morning and also perfect for serving with cheese later in the day.

quick and easy homemade limoncello

HOMEMADE LEMONCELLO

This light, zingy and refreshing liqueur is like sunshine in a bottle. The true taste of Italy where it is sipped both as an aperitif and a digestif. So easy to make and ready to drink in just 48 hours max!

Chocolate salami with cup of coffee

CHOCOLATE SALAMI

A great gift for any chocoholic, this is a mixture of rich chocolate, juicy dried fruits and crunchy biscuit, oh so very, very morish!

strawberry and lavender gin in cocktail glass

STRAWBERRY AND LAVENDER GIN

Bring some summer sunshine into the depths of winter with this stunning liqueur. Drink it seriously chilled as a shot, in a tall glass with tonic or in a fun and fabulous martini.

Vegetarian mincemeat and mince pies on plate

VEGETARIAN MINCEMEAT

Nothing beats a good mince pie at Christmas time and this veggie mincemeat is the perfect filling. You can also serve it slightly warmed alongside a really good quality vanilla ice-cream for a super easy festive dessert.

citrus sugar with spoon and citrus fruit beside jar

CITRUS SUGAR

Make these quick and easy flavoured sugars as the perfect gift for any budding baker. Just use to recipes as you would normal sugar and get the heavenly flavour of citrus thrown in, wonderful for shortbread and cookies.

peppers preserved in oil

PEPPERS PRESERVED IN OIL

A colourful array of tasty peppers preserved in oil makes a great gift. Serve with sausages, sandwiches, salads and cooked meats, or simply as part of an antipasti platter.

cheese shortbread bites in thistle bowl

CHEESY SHORTBREAD BITES

A wee touch of Scotland here with traditional shortbreads but with the savouriness of cheese. They make a great gift and are a good alternative to crisps/chips with dip at festive parties.

italian inspired strawberry jam by larderlove

ITALIAN STRAWBERRY JAM

Italian inspired strawberry jam is rich and packed with flavour. The addition of fresh basil and balsamic vinegar makes it just that little bit special.

spiced rum in small glass with spices around

SPICED RUM

Warm yourself up on a chilly winters night with this tasty tipple. Super easy to make and oh so tasty!

Hot salt in jar with red chilli peppers at side

HOT SALT

Super quick and easy to make, this Hot Salt makes a great gift for those who like to spice up their dishes with a little heat.

Cup of coffee with lavender cookies

LAVENDER COOKIES

Add a little touch of French style to your holiday gift baskets with these delightful cookies. They are light, crisp and with just a hint of heavenly lavender, a true touch of oooh la la!

plum and walnut jam with cheese on plate

PLUM AND WALNUT JAM

A really rich and robust jam that tastes just as good with a cheese platter as it does on scones, crumpets or toast.

gingerbread on checked cloth

GINGERBREAD HUSBANDS

You may well know these as gingerbread men, but here in Scotland, they were traditionally called Gingerbread Husbands. Go grab yourself a mate this Christmas!

bottle ofgrapefruit and ginger gin with small glass in front

GRAPEFRUIT AND GINGER GIN

Infused hooch is so easy to make and this Grapefruit and Ginger Gin is totally delicious. Serve ice cold on the rocks, with mixer of your choice or as part of a cocktail.

last minute christmas cake

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS CAKE

giving a little cake at Christmas is an age old tradition. While most Christmas cakes benefit from a long lead up time, this one is ready in a trice and tastes perfect.

Clementines in barndy in jar with spoon and clementine in front

CLEMENTINES IN BRANDY

What could be more festive than these beautifully colourful and tasty clementines suspended in brandy infused syrup. Truly a Christmas gift for your favourite foodie friend.

jar of olives with some at side

CHRISTMAS SPICED OLIVES

For those who prefer something more savoury in their Christmas stocking try these festive spiced olives, they are sure to tickle the taste buds.

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So there you have it folks, a quick round-up of 20 fabulous foodie gifts to make at home for your family and friends this Christmas.  So go on, head for the kitchen and get crafting some festive fun!

Check out my books page for some great ebooks to learn how to make lots more foodie gifts for Christmas.

Karon x

Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Christmas, Round-ups, Winter

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Comments

  1. Don Leach says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Karon
    Discovered your web site today and absolutely love it. So much I can relate to. I’ve been looking for crème de cassis recipes and then found your site – Wonderful.
    I’ll be having a go at so much and I look forward to doing so. Have a great Xmas 2015

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      November 26, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks Don, hope you enjoy the Cassis recipe. There are lots of other great boozy recipes on the blog too.
      K x

      Reply
  2. Nan says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:27 am

    Read what you wrote under Citrus Sugar…made me laugh but you might want to change it! Hope you have a great show, Happy Thanksgiving to you!!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      November 25, 2016 at 9:35 am

      haha well spotted, have changed ass to use!
      Kx

      Reply
  3. Sian says

    February 1, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    I love your recipes; I hope you don’t mind me using them in my jam making workshops, especially the “lovers jam”.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      February 22, 2018 at 10:44 am

      I’m sorry, you really should have asked me first before using my recipes. I’m not very happy about other people using them in classes they are making money from. I sell recipes for that.

      Reply

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