If you like to spend time in the kitchen during Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. Baking is a great way to decompress but it’s also ideal for treating the special people in your life. Not only is it perfect for always having a treat on hand for visitors but some treats can also make ideal gifts.
Take a look at some of these homemade Christmas treat ideas to get your culinary juices flowing.
Homemade Jam
If you want to give some of your loved ones a homemade gift, jam is a great choice. You can batch make jam and then divide it between several jars. Raspberry or strawberry jam always go down well and pair well with cakes and scones.
You can even use jam with cheese or to make the perfect PB&J sandwich. You’ll need a lot of your chosen fruit and a lot of sugar. You can either cook the fruit or mash the fruit and add hot water and fruit pectin.
Christmas Tree Cheesy Bread
Cheesy bread in the shape of a Christmas tree is the perfect centerpiece for your table of treats. This is a sharing recipe so it’s perfect for those times when you have friends and family visiting over Christmas. Christmas tree cheesy bread will take a few hours to prep but the end result is worth it.
It works as an appetizer, an accompaniment to soup, or as part of a festive buffet. If you’re aiming to impress, this recipe will do the trick.
Peppermint Fudge
This time of year is full of spices and flavor. Mint is a must have on any Christmas menu and you can be sure there won’t be any of this peppermint fudge left when you offer it to your loved ones. This is a three ingredient recipe so it won’t take you long to make.
It includes chocolate chips, condensed milk and crushed peppermint candies. Melt the chocolate and milk together and then add the candies. Pour into a lined pan and leave to cool. Add red and green sprinkles over the top for decoration.
Apple Cinnamon Bread
If you haven’t got time to make a traditional fruit cake, this is a great alternative. To make this delicious bread, you’ll need a quick bread recipe. This usually consists of flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and baking powder.
Add in some slices of granny smith apples and a full spoonful of cinnamon for flavor. If you want to add some crunch to your bread recipe, some walnuts work well with this recipe.
Hot Chocolate Bomb
This is another recipe that can make a great gift. Simply melt sweet chocolate and cover a round paper case. When the chocolate is just about cool, add some hot chocolate mix and cover that with the melted chocolate.
Just before the bomb cools, place a marshmallow on the top and then wait for the bombs to completely cool. Remove the paper case and put each bomb in cellophane wrapping.
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