10 food gifts to make this Christmas

Instructions

1. In clear containers layer ingredients according to the picture.
2. Write on tags.
3. Tie tags on clear containers using the twine

5. Honey orange-flavoured butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsalted butter, cut into 50mm cubes and at room temperature
• zest of 1 orange
• 3 teaspoons orange marmalade
• 3 teaspoons honey

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, and mix with a rubber spatula. Butter should be soft, and ingredients should incorporate easily.
2. Mix just until everything is evenly combined.
3. Use the rubber spatula to spoon the butter into the two gift jars, and cover. It will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

6. Christmas liqueur food gift

Instructions

1. Pour favourite liqueur into a screw-top jar, and tie a strip of corduroy fabric around the jar neck.
2. Hang a manila tag adorned with an old-school label around each jar with an expiration date on the back.

7. Chocolate-dipped apricots

Instructions

1. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or paper and set aside.
2. Put chocolate, oil, butter, and heavy cream in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, taking out the bowl and stirring with a rubber spatula between intervals, just until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Dip the apricots individually into the melted chocolate, using tweezers if desired, covering as much of the apricot’s surface as possible. Place dipped apricots on the parchment lined baking sheets as you go, then refrigerate the apricots for at least 30 minutes on the baking sheets.
4. When chocolate has set, transfer apricots to gift jars (don’t overcrowd the jars, as that will crush the apricots). They will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

8. Nuts and honey

Instructions 

1. Combine 2 cups honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2. Fill four half-pint jars with toasted, peeled hazelnuts. Pour the honey mixture over the nuts to about an inch below the rim.
3. Place lid on jar, then top with a circle of muslin and a ribbon. Store at room temperature up to 1 week.

9. Cup of tea

Instructions

1. Fill tea filters with pre-made tea mix, and tie to close using natural string. Embellish with a cinnamon stick.
2. Using store-bought metal clips, attach our printable tags to simple paper cups before placing tea bag inside.

10. Window bread bag

Instructions

1. Cut an opening on the front of the bag. Glue a piece of clear cellophane to the inside of the gift bag to cover the opening.
2. Tie a holiday tag to one of the handles of the bag.
3. Fill with scones or dinner rolls.