Homemade Gifts

F&W’s recipes for fabulous homemade Christmas gifts from super easy candy to jams and jarred sauces.

Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Caramels (photo at right)

Homemade Food Gift How-tos

Gifts to Make or Buy

F&W editors tested hundreds of products to find the tastiest gifts from American food artisans. For DIY cooks, the ideas are easy to duplicate at home.
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Do-It-Yourself Chocolate Truffles

At a candy-making party, Melissa Rubel sets out a huge bowl of ganache and dishes of coatings, like almonds and cocoa powder, so guests can create their own truffles.
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Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Aging cocktails in wood barrels can soften harsh edges and add layers of flavor. Plus, the results make a remarkable holiday gift. Here’s why to get started right now.
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How to Make Macarons

Jason Wu succeeded in designing a gown for the First Lady. His next goal: learn to make macarons. His teacher? Pastry genius François Payard.
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How to Bake Great Bread

One of America’s best bakers tells how anyone can make stunning loaves.
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How to Make Bitters

Infused with herbs and roots, bitters add depth and balance to cocktails. Here, the three most important styles.
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Beef Jerky

Real beef jerky isn’t a smoky stick of preserved mystery meat. Rachel Graville’s handmade versions are an exemplar of the artisanal-jerky trend.
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Best Handmade Gifts

America’s finest food artisans have begun teaching their crafts to ardent amateurs. Here, their best recipes for handmade gifts, plus other great presents to complete the package.

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Expert Artisanal Gifts

Sachets of cinnamon and cloves, salt flecked with lavender: Bella Cucina’s Alisa Barry shares her trade secrets at a party where everyone prepares gifts to bag, box, bottle and wrap.