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    5 Edible DIY Christmas Gifts

    December 3, 2018 by Denise Bustard 10 Comments

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    These 5 edible DIY Christmas gifts are perfect for hostess, teacher and coworker gifts! All simple, healthy-ish and foolproof even for the non-crafty, plus printable gift tags for each gift!

    I want to be crafty, but let's just say it's not my forte, and I'm sure I'm not alone! So today, I'm sharing 5 edible DIY Christmas gifts, that are basically impossible to screw up. These recipes come with printable gift tags, and all you need to do is tie the gift tag on with some twine and you have yourself a cute and thoughtful holiday gif!

    diy christmas gifts stacked up

    I'm not going to lie, I had a lot of fun testing these recipes out (because who doesn't love snacks!?), and my designer did such an amazing job on the cute gift tags! Today I'm sharing with you five brand new recipes and they are all ridiculously simple.

    And there ain't nothing wrong with simple because I know you're busy, especially at this time of year. So let's keep it simple!

    Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

    We love these DIY Christmas gifts because

    • they are SO EASY yet SO DELICIOUS!
    • they each have printable gift tags, so you just need some jars and some twine and you are set for wrapping!
    • they are perfect for coworker gifts, hostess gifts, or teacher gifts!

    This post covers a lot! Click below to jump to any section on the post

    • Equipment needed for these Christmas food gifts
    • How to print these gift tags (& printable download link)
    • 5 Homemade Christmas Gifts
    • Jump straight to the Christmas DIY gifts recipe card

    overhead view of Christmas food gifts

    Equipment needed

    You can package these Christmas food gifts in jars (for a zero waste option) or gift bags. If you can find some cute gift boxes, they'd be great too! Here are the products I used to package these gifts:

    • 1 pint mason jars for the roasted pecans & roasted chickpeas
    • plastic gift bags for the chocolate bark
    • 8 oz quilted jars for the crockpot apple butter
    • 4 oz quilted jars for the citrus infused salt
    • Christmas twine to tie on the gift tags

    printable gift tags for homemade Christmas gifts

    How to print the gift tags

    I recommend printing on 8 ½ x 11 inch card stock, 65 lbs. You can also send these over have printed at your local printer!

    • the apple butter and citrus salt gift tags are large for the serving size, so I selected "75%" for the scale when printing.
    • all other gift tags are the perfect size and don't need to be resized.
    • make sure to print 'single sided'
    • I used scissors to poke a small hole in the tags.

    Download your free printable gift tags here!

    5 Homemade Christmas Gifts

    peppermint bark packaged as Christmas diy gifts

    1. Classic Peppermint Bark

    This classic peppermint bark recipe is the perfect party treat or as homemade Christmas gifts! Just five ingredients, and so simple to make.

    Click here for the printable Classic Peppermint Bark recipe or scroll to the bottom of this post for the recipe card.

    easy diy christmas gifts including the homemade citrus salt

    2. Citrus Infused Salt

    This citrus infused salt is perfect for the foodie on your list! With a subtle citrus flavor thanks to dehydrated lemon and lime peel, this citrus salt is a great finishing salt for roasted veggies, chicken or fish. This is the easiest homemade Christmas gift on the list!

    Scroll to the bottom of this post for the Citrus Infused Salt recipe on a printable recipe card.

    crockpot apple butter packaged as DIY Christmas gifts

    3. Crockpot Apple Butter

    Crockpot apple butter is the tastiest fall treat! No sugar added, thick and buttery, with pure, concentrated apple flavor. Portion them into jars and wrap with some cute twine for a simple homemade Christmas gift idea.

    Click here for the printable Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe or scroll to the bottom of this post for the recipe card.

    Spicy roasted chickpeas packaged as Christmas food gifts

    4. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    Spicy roasted chickpeas made in the oven...this recipe uses my foolproof method for the CRISPIEST roasted chickpeas! These make perfect Christmas DIY gifts for someone who prefers savory flavors and who is trying to keep things healthy.

    Click here for the printable Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Recipe or scroll to the bottom of this post for the recipe card.

    cinnamon roasted pecans packaged as homemade Christmas gifts

    5. Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

    Sweet and crunchy cinnamon roasted pecans are a holiday classic and make great Christmas DIY gifts! These roasted pecans are ready in under 15 minutes.

    Click here for the printable Cinnamon Roasted Pecans Recipe or scroll to the bottom of this post for the recipe card.

    Christmas DIY Gifts Recipe Card

     

    stacks of mason jars with tags on them saying made with love for christmas gifts
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    5 DIY Christmas Gifts

    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    These 5 edible DIY Christmas gifts are perfect for hostess, teacher and coworker gifts! All simple, healthy-ish and foolproof even for the non-crafty, plus printable gift tags for each gift!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins

    Ingredients

    Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    • 15 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
    • spray oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne

    Classic Peppermint Bark

    • 12 oz good quality baking chocolate (cut into small pieces; * see note)
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil (divided)
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (divided)
    • 12 oz good quality white baking chocolate
    • 2 large candy canes (chopped into small pieces)

    Crockpot Apple Butter

    • 6 lbs apples (approximately; see **; peeled, cored and cut into small ½ inch pieces)
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

    Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

    • 4 cups pecan halves (14.5 oz)
    • 2 egg whites
    • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
    • ½- 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar may be subbed; ***see note)
    • 2 pinches salt (generous)

    Homemade Citrus Infused Salt

    • 2 lemons (zest only)
    • 2 limes (zest only)
    • 1 cup sea salt

    Instructions

    Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    • Heat oven to 425°F.
    • Drain and rinse chickpeas, then spread out on a clean towel. Rub with another towel to dry, and let them sit for 10 or so minutes.
    • Arrange on a large baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
    • Give the pan a shake and return to the oven for 5-15 more minutes. Keep an eye on them at this point so they don't burn!
    • Once the chickpeas are done (they will darken slightly and will get nice and crunchy), remove from the oven and carefully scoop into a large bowl.
    • Spritz with oil until lightly coated, then stir in all seasoning. Spread out on the baking sheet to cool completely.
    • Storage- Store in a bowl or container for up to a week, you don't even need to cover them!

    Classic Peppermint Bark

    • Spread a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet (spray baking sheet first with oil to help the parchment paper stick and not roll back up).
    • Prepare the base chocolate layer: In a double boiler, add the brown chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
    • Stir frequently until melted and smooth, then pour onto the prepared parchment paper. Smooth with a spatula.
    • Refrigerate for 30 minutes- 1 hour.
    • Prepare the white chocolate layer: melt the white chocolate in the double boiler with 1 teaspoon coconut oil and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, stirring frequently until completely smooth.
    • Pour over the brown chocolate layer, and work quickly, smoothing with a spatula.
    • Sprinkle with chopped candy cane.
    • Refrigerate overnight, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
    • Storage- You can store at room temperature for up to 1 week (unless you live in a warm climate!), or in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

    Crockpot Apple Butter

    • Place peeled and chopped apples in the base of a 6 quart slow cooker. Stir in the spices.
    • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. You may want to stir it partway through (only once).
    • After cooking through, blend it until smooth using an immersion blender. Alternatively you can work in batches and carefully puree the apple butter in a stand blender.
    • Storage- keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You may freeze for up to 6 months; make sure to leave lids ajar and to leave space for expansion if you are freezing right in the jars.

    Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

    • Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, toss together the pecans, egg whites, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, brown sugar and salt.
    • Spread nuts out on the baking sheet, then bake for 8-12 minutes...keep an eye on them at the end so they don't burn!
    • Allow to cool completely, then transfer to a storage container or gift bag.
    • Storage- store at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for longer term.

    Homemade Citrus Salt

    • Heat oven to 200°F.
    • Spread lemon and lime zest on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until zest is completely dehydrated. Remove from oven and cool.
    • Mix 2 tablespoons of citrus zest with ½ cup salt. You can use a mortar and pestle to get it mixed well.
    • Storage- keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 year!

    Notes

    Classic Peppermint Bark
    *I recommend semi-sweet or a mix of dark and semi-sweet chocolate
    Crockpot Apple Butter
    **I honestly did not measure, but filled my 6 quart slow cooker all the way to the top with peeled & chopped apples. They will reduce in size substantially during the cook time so make sure to fill it right to up!
    Cinnamon Roasted Pecans
    *** for a sweet version, use a full cup of brown sugar, for a slightly sweet version use ½ cup
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup spicy roasted chickpeas | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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