GIFTS FROM A JAR RECIPES

[Kitchen Witch]

Spiced Apple Cake Mix

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. powdered vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup golden raisins

Combine and blend ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight
container.


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Spiced Apple Cake
Serves 8 to 10

1 package Spiced Apple Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs
3 cups chopped apples

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F & grease a tube or Bundt pan.
Place the Spiced Apple Cake Mix into a large mixing bowl. Make a
well in the center of the Mix; add the oil, eggs, and apples. Stir
until mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for
1 hour & 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out clean. Cool; remove from the cake pan.


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Brownies in a Jar

2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly.
Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans,
making sure they are evenly layered. Combine flour, baking powder
and salt, pour into jar and seal.

Attach following directions to jar: Empty mix into large bowl.
Stir to blend thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine and 4
beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter onto
lightly greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until
done. Cool in pan and cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 2 dozen.


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Cheese Ball with Marinated Dried Tomatoes

24 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 ounces jar oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup pine nuts or almonds, coarsely chopped

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 4 ingredients.
Process until smooth. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Shape 1/2
cup mixture into a ball; roll in toasted pine nuts or almonds,
pressing gently to make nuts adhere. Repeat procedure with remaining
mixture and nuts. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap.

Chill. Yield 6 (1/2 cup) gifts.

Directions for gift card: Store Cheese Ball with Marinated Dried
Tomatoes in refrigerator up to 5 days. Serve with unsalted crackers.


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Holiday M&M's Cookie Mix

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M candies (use red and green for Christmas)
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Layer ingredients in order given in 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.


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M&M's Cookies
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to
thoroughly blend mix.

Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) soft butter or margarine, 1 egg, slightly
beaten, and 1 tsp. vanilla.

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with
your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches
apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14
minutes, until edges are lightly browned.


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[Kitchen Witch]

CINNAMON PANCAKE MIX

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tblsp. sugar
2 Tblsp. baking powder
4-1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon
1-1/4 tsp. salt

In brown bag or 1 quart jar, combine all ingredients; seal bag or
jar, adding dried fruits (apples are especially good!) if necessary
to fill small gaps.

GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:

In medium bowl, combine 3/4 c. milk, 1 egg, and 2 T. salad oil.
With fork, blend in 1-1/3 c. pancake mix until moistened but still
lumpy. Cook on lightly greased griddle or skillet. Makes about 10
5" pancakes.


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PASTA SOUP MIX

1/2 cup small shell macaroni or other small pasta
1/4 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried chopped mushrooms (optional)
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon minced dried onion
1 Tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
Dash garlic powder

Mix all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container;
store, tightly sealed, until needed.

BASIC PASTA SOUP

Combine contents of package with 3 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes, or
until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 3 side dish
servings.

Kitchen Witch

[cbeccaboo2]

I am new to this board. I am looking for the recipe for a peach tea mix that you put into a jar and it contains peach jello. Can anyone help?

Becca

[Kitchen Witch]

Becca -

Welcome to RSN! We have a rule here - in order to request a recipe you must first post a recipe or answer another's request - but since this is the Christmas Season - I will post the recipe for you and I hope that you will post a recipe of your choice to the Recipe Exchange and share with us.

I hope this is the one you are looking for -

Happy Holidays -

Kitchen Witch



Peach Tea Mix Recipe
Serves/Makes: 3.5 cups

* 1 cup instant tea mix
* 3 ounces box peach gelatin powder
* 2 cups sugar

Directions:

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container.

To use: Combine 2 tsp. tea mix with 8 ounces hot water.

[Kitchen Witch]

BLIZZARD BITES

MAKES ONE PINT JAR

1/3 c. bite-size rice cereal squares (like Rice Chex)
1/3 c. broken mini pretzel twists
1/4 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 c. coarsely chopped dried pineapple
1/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 c. white chocolate chips

Layer dry mix:
Put cereal squares, pretzels and macadamiz nuts into jar in the order listed. Combine dried pineapple and dried cranberries in small bowl; place on top. Layer white chocolate chips on top of dried fruit. Adjust cap. Cover cap with fancy material; tie on gift tag/recipe card.

Makes base for 1 recipe of Blizzard Bites.

GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:

Remove shite chocolate chips from jar; set aside.

Place remaining ingredients in medium bowl, stirring to combine. Melt white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring to prevent scorching or microwave on HIGH to melt. Pour melted white chocolate over snack mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in single layer on waxed paper. Cool. After chocolate has cooled, break into bite-size pieces and store in sealed jar.

Makesa about five 1/3 c. servings

VARIATION - Substitute cashews for macadamia nuts, dried apple for dried pineaple and butterscotch chips for white chocolate chips.

[rhodry69]

here's my contribution:


SAND-ART BROWNIES


SHOPPING LIST TO PREPARE 1 DOZEN SAND-ART GIFTS:

12 – 1 QUART-SIZE JARS WITH LIDS & RINGS
12 OZ COCOA
42 OZ CHOCOLATE CHIPS
42 OZ VANILLA CHIPS
32 OZ CHOPPED WALNUTS
50 OZ BROWN SUGAR
5 LBS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
5 LBS GRANULATED SUGAR


LAYER IN JARS IN THE ORDER GIVEN, LEVELLING THE INGREDIENTS AS YOU LAYER:


¾ TSP SALT
½ CUP + 1/8 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1/3 CUP COCOA
½ CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
2/3 CUP BROWN SUGAR
2/3 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
½ CUP CHOCOLATE CHIPS
½ CUP VANILLA CHIPS
1/2CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS


MAKE SURE THE JAR IS FULL TO THE TOP.

COVER THE LID WITH A 7½-INCH CIRCLE OF FABRIC TIED WITH RIBBON OR RAFFIA.

FINISH WITH A TAG THAT INCLUDES LIQUID INGREDIENTS & BAKING INSTRUCTIONS AS FOLLOWS:


TO PREPARE YOUR SAND-ART BROWNIES:


IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, COMBINE THE CONTENTS OF THE JAR WITH 3 WELL-BEATEN EGGS, 2/3 CUP VEGETABLE OIL, & 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT. STIR WELL TO COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS.


MAKES 12 - 1 QUART JARS

[rhodry69]

a few years ago my father gave my sisters and i a 128 oz jar filled with all kinds of dried fruit then the jar was filled with brandy. omg, it was so good.

rho

[Kitchen Witch]

Wow rho - that was some gift from Dad! And Sand Art Brownies are very good!!!!

[ipsyrebel]

I went out yesterday and bought some jars...guess I better take my small ones back and get quart size jars...More recipes for those.

[Kitchen Witch]

ipsyrebel - you can always use the smaller jars for spice mixes, beverage mixes, coatings/breadings, etc.

Also - little jars with different colored layers of candies are nice to give.

[ipsyrebel]

Thanks. I was going to return them today.
Hey, I dont know where I posted it, but I am looking for a Chocolate Moouse (cant spell this am) recipe.

[Martina]

Thank you for your amazing recipes !!!!!
It´s my first post and I´m very happy to find the Forum.
Greetings from Argentina and Happy Holidays !!!!!!

Martina

[Kitchen Witch]

Martina - Welcome to RSN! Enjoy the recipes and please feel free to share any of your favorite recipes. We would love to see recipes from Argentina.

Kitchen Witch

[Kitchen Witch]

Martina - Welcome to RSN! We are glad you enjoy our site. Please feel free to post any recipes you would like to share - we would love recipes from Argentina!

Kitchen Witch

[cook41]

I just found this site and I am VERY excited to try several recipes. I'm not sure if this goes here, I don't know where I got the original recipe from- but I do make them in a jar.

Blueberry Bombs

2 c fresh blueberryies (take out the "bad" ones and wash)
1 c sugar
1/2 c water
1 t lemon zest (or jucie from 1/2 lemon)
1 c 100-proof vodka
1/2 c brandy

Place blueberries in 1 qt jar. Make simple syrup (bring sugar and water to a boil over medium high heat - sitr contantly so it doesn't burn). When clear remove from heat and let stand until warm. Add remaining ingredients over blueberries. Cover and let stand for 1 mont before serving. This makes about 2 1/2 quarts or 5 pints.

My family asks for these every year. It's great in fruit salad or over ice cream.

[jambored]

I am contributing:

DREAMSICLE COOKIES IN A JAR

Makes about 30
1/2 cup powdered orange flavored drink mix, such as Tang
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups vanilla baking chips
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Combine the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Layer the ingredients in a
clean glass wide mouth quart sized jar, starting with the Tang, then sugar, vanilla chips
and ending with the flour mixture. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next
ingredient.
Attach a recipe card with the following instructions to the jar.
Dreamsicle Cookies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Empty contents into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly
beaten and teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended.
Roll heaping tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking
sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until tops are very lightly
browned. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet then remove cookies to wire racks to cool
completely.
Makes 2 -1/2 dozen

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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
5 teaspoons instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
2 cups milk
Heat all the ingredients except milk in saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly, until
chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer
uncovered, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat just until hot. Beat with
hand mixer until foamy. Top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.

[Kitchen Witch]

thank you for sharing!

[howdah]

These are great recipes. I just have an idea about presentation for some of the items that make less than a quart.

A few years ago I made salad dressing mixes for Christmas. I took the plastic jars that powdered cream comes in, I think the jars are about 8 ounces. By sliding a thin paring knife between the plastic shrink wrap label and the jar itself the label comes off real easy. There is a little bit of gummy adhesive at the top, but I wash the jars in hot water and the gummy stuff comes off real easy with a sponge. Some of the caps have some numbers printed on them, which come off easily with a q tip dipped in nail polish remover.

I printed the instructions on some attractive paper that I had, using red and green fonts. I punched a hole in the instructions and tied it around the top of the jar with a 1/8" ribbon in a bow. I found some Christmas pot holders at the dollar store that had a pocket. Two of the jars (Different flavors of dressing) fit in the pot holder. Voilà! A cute present.

This might sound like a lot of trouble, but I use that kind of creamer all the time and hate to throw anything away, so I had a ton of the jars. I just removed the label and wash them and put into a big plastic bag until I need them. I also have the taller jars that hold about 15 ounces. I have given a few food gifts in those also, but they are not as cute as the two little ones in the pot holder.

[Kitchen Witch]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[e.giftshoppe]

Here's Rhubarb Apple Chutney Recipe

chutneylabel (20K) 3½ cups chopped rhubarb
3 cups chopped apples
2 cups brown sugar
¼ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
1 clove crushed garlic
½ cup raisins
½ tsp salt
1-1/8 cups vinegar
1/8 cup water


Combine rhubarb, apples and sugar in stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Let stand one hour.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thick, about one hour, stirring frequently.

Ladle chutney into steralized jars leaving about 1/8 inch of headspace. Seal, cool and label, then store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and consume within two weeks.

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