DIY Foodie Christmas Gifts

There is nothing more special than a homemade Christmas gift. This year, give your friends and family what they really want …. yummy food! These DIY foodie Christmas gifts are all easy to make and delicious.

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Let's give it up for homemade Christmas presents! Are they not the best things ever, or what? Seriously, keep the big box store junk and bring on a bottle of homemade sriracha, a bag of granola, or some flavored sea salt.

All of these gifts can be made ahead of time and packaged into pretty gifts. If there's a special someone on your list who loves food, make them one of these DIY foodie Christmas gifts!

Homemade Foodie Christmas gifts

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

If you like whiskey, you'll love this bourbon BBQ sauce. It's perfectly sweet, a little smoky, and generously flavored with bourbon. Bonus that it takes only 25 minutes to make and is easily made refined sugar-free.

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Homemade BBQ sauce is irresistible! Make a big batch and process the jars in a water bath so the sauce can be stored at room temperature. Also, try our best BBQ for chicken!

Chunky Fig Jam with Whiskey and Vanilla

This Chunky Fig Jam has hints of whiskey and a punch of vanilla. Spread it on toast, dollop it on yogurt, serve it on a cheese platter, or eat it by the spoonful. You're going to LOVE it!

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This is just the thing to set DIY hearts aflutter. Sweet figs, subtle notes of whiskey, and a hint of vanilla are all wrapped up in pretty little jars.

Also, try our strawberry rhubarb chia jam and our maple plumcot butter!

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a tasty blend of zesty savory flavors and is as spicy or mild as you'd like. It's easily made from pantry-staple spices, keeps well for months, and is delicious on everything from meats, pasta, potatoes, or veggies. 

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There is nothing that can compare to homemade spice blends. This one is flavorful and spicy. Add a note with your favorite Cajun recipe to finish the gift. And for your spice-adverse friends, gift them homemade fajita seasoning.

Or gift our pumpkin pie spice, Italian seasoning, or homemade celery salt.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

These gluten free peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly delicious. They are a flourless peanut butter cookie recipe made with only six ingredients. You won't find a better peanut butter cookie around! 

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Everyone loves getting cookies for Christmas, but sometimes all the holiday cookies can get a bit too much. Peanut butter cookies are the perfect cookies to give as gifts. PS. Let your friends know that they freeze well in case they need a little after the holiday cookie break.

Also, friends and family love receiving peppermint bark brownies, nanaimo bars, or Christmas monster cookies!