Winter Baking Treats & Gift ideas!

Navigating the world of Christmas gift-giving can be a challenge, with the quest for meaningful and unique presents often leaving us feeling stumped. However, the solution might be simpler than you think. My solution is some edible gifts. From jars of salted caramel to crunchy biscotti and custom spice mixes, homemade treats not only have a personal touch but also simplify the often stressful Christmas shopping experience. A little effort in the kitchen can yield a bounty of delicious gifts, ensuring that the joy of giving this season is actually enjoyable as the treats themselves. 

Swedish Apple Cinnamon Buns

Swedish Apple Cinnamon Buns – Of the many different types of baking recipes from Sweden, the cinnamon bun is perhaps the most famous. In Sweden you can buy them everywhere from cafe’s to supermarkets and even petrol stations. It’s a sweet bread dough rolled up with a swirl of sweet buttery cinnamon throughout. The Swedes sprinkle these with pearl sugar which doesn’t melt at high temperatures and creates those wonderfully distinctive white dots on top of the buns. If you want to do an overnight dough, cover and chill once they are in the baking tin. The next morning remove from the fridge and allow to sit in a warm place for an hour until puffy before baking. If you do have any left over you can wrap in foil and then warm through the next day.

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Brown Sugar Coffee & Rum Cake

The Brown Sugar Coffee & Rum Cake here isn’t just a delicious dessert; it’s also an ideal edible gift. A beautifully wrapped package that holds a moist and flavorful cake infused with the warmth of cinnamon, the rich sweetness of brown sugar, and a generous kick of dark rum. This cake’s sticky, finger-licking richness makes it ideal for wrapping and gifting. The gooey glaze of brown sugar and rum gives this cake the edge and like the cinnamon buns is really lovely with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Sticky Toffee Banana Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce

Another bake that travels well is the Sticky Toffee Banana Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce – Sticky toffee pudding and banana bread are two of my desert island desserts and in this recipe they are amalgamated to create a next level sweet treat that trumps them all. The salted caramel recipe here is an all in one method well worth adding to your recipe repertoire and can be stored in the fridge for at least a week. It could also be tied with string and little note making it a perfect present.

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Whether you’re gifting to friends, family, or colleagues, these recipes promise to add a special personal touch!

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