Baking is one of the main things that people start to do during the fall. These recipes can also double as gifts and attaching them with nice packaging such as colorful boxes or even mason jars that are tied with ribbon. Easily turn fall recipes into gifts. Here are our top ideas for excellent homemade fall food gifts.
Homemade Gifts in a Jar
These are quite simple to do. You can add different types of ingredients of a recipe into a mason jar and then decorate the jar however you like. For instance, you could add a three bean soup recipe or a one serving cake with candy pieces and nuts.
Homemade Breads, Pies, & Cookies
A few favorites of baked goods during the fall would be the homemade pies and breads. Pumpkin is definitely used continuously and is usually a must when baking. For these baked goods, especially cookies, you can place them in a colorful cellophane wrap with a ribbon to tie it off.
Homemade Roasted Nut Snacks
You can get creative with roasted nuts by using different types of flavorings. If the person you are giving this gift to likes sweets, than you can make a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle on them. You can also make the nuts have a spicier taste or add a barbecue mix to give it a completely new taste to the roasted nuts. The nuts can be place in an air tight container and will last for about a week.
Homemade Fruit and Granola
Adding dried fruit to homemade granola is one of the healthiest gifts you can give during the fall season. The granola and fruit and be made into a parfait with a favorite yogurt or eaten with a splash of milk. Any type of dried fruit can be mixed in with the granola for unique combinations.
Homemade Syrups
If you are one that can make a great syrup or even if you want to try your hand at this, then this is a gift to give that would be ideal for you. Besides the maple syrup, you could create a syrup using cranberries. Syrups can be used as a topping for ice cream, pancakes or even cakes.