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Honey Surprise

This is a wonderful gift for honey lovers. It is delicious on English muffins and bagels. 1 jar honey1 cinnamon stick2 whole cloves2 whole allspice Put honey into an attractive jar. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and allspice. Set container in a bowl of hot water for 20 minutes for flavors to develop. Put lid on [...]

Praline Syrup

2 cups dark corn syrup1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup water1 cup pecan pieces1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine syrup, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla extract. Pour into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust [...]

Almonds in Honey

1 3/4 cups whole almonds1 cup honey Toast almonds in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Place almonds in a clean 1-pint jar. Add honey slowly, using a table knife or narrow spatula to help honey drizzle down through the almonds. Cover. [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon hot water In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; stir until smooth. Combine coffee granules and water; stir until coffee dissolves. Stir coffee into peanut butter mixture. [...]

Cinnamon Pancake Mix in a Jar

3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons baking powder4 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 1/4 teaspoons salt In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; seal in a jar. Attach the following recipe to the jar: Cinnamon Pancakes In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. With fork, blend in 1 [...]

Curried Rice Mix in a Jar

This curried rice mix is an interesting side dish for plain chicken or pork. 1 cup long-grain rice1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled2 tablespoons dried minced onion1/4 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon curry powder Layer the ingredients in the order given in a 1 1/2 cup jar. Attach these instructions to the jar: Curried Rice Serves 6 2 [...]

Five-Spice Sugar

5 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground coriander In a 1/3- to 1/2-cup tall, narrow clear jar., layer the ingredients, contrasting light layers with dark layers. Attach the following instructions to the jar: Five Spice Sugar To use, shake jar or stir spices until [...]

Buttermint Coffee Mix in Jars

1/2 cup powdered non dairy creamer 1/2 cup buttermints, coarsely crushed 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 cups powdered milk 3/4 cup instant coffee granules, divided 2 (1 pint) jars with lids Combine the first 4 ingredients together in medium mixing bowl; divide equally and pour into jars. Divide and layer instant coffee on top of [...]

California Cornbread Mix

This is a sweet, cake-like corn bread that is delicious with honey butter. 2 cups Bisquick baking mix1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder In a large glass or ceramic bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Store in a pretty airtight container. Attach the following to the container: California Cornbread 1 container California [...]

Boston Baked Beans Mix in a Jar

2 cups small white pea beans 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Mix and store in an airtight jar. Attach the following instructions to a gift tag: Boston Baked Beans 1 jar Boston Baked Beans mix 2 slices diced bacon 4 [...]

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