Gift Ideas in a Jar – Recipes for the Christmas Season
Why gifts in a jar? Gifts in a jar have that certain something: They are personal, sustainable and come from the heart. Whether it's a DIY mix, a fermented snack or creative ingredients for baking - with a gift in a jar you bring joy and inspiration to the Christmas season.
In our blog post you will find delicious recipe ideas for original glass gifts and valuable tips for personalization so that every gift becomes a unique highlight!
Christmas Chili Garlic Citrus Oil
This flavored oil brings a festive spiciness and depth to any dish. The cold-pressed olive oil is refined with chili peppers, garlic, lemon zest, rosemary and warm spices such as cinnamon and star anise. This creates rich flavors that go perfectly with winter dishes and add a special touch to any holiday meal. The healthy ingredients of olive oil, combined with the pleasant spiciness of chili and the spicy taste of rosemary, make this oil a high-quality gift for anyone who likes to be creative in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of high-quality cold-pressed olive oil
- 4-6 dried chili peppers
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2 organic lemons
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Directions:
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Prepare ingredients :
- Peel the lemon peel in thin strips
- Peel the garlic cloves and press them lightly to release their aroma
- If you like it hotter: Break the dried chili peppers into pieces
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Flavoring oil :
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chili peppers, garlic cloves, lemon peel, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon stick, star anise and peppercorns to the oil
- Let everything simmer for about 15 minutes on low heat. Make sure the garlic does not burn to avoid a bitter flavor
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Filling :
- Allow the oil to cool and strain it through a fine sieve to remove the solids
- Optionally, you can add decorative elements such as a dried chili pepper, a piece of cinnamon stick or a sprig of rosemary to the bottles to visually enhance the oil
- Simply fill the cooled oil into the Mason Jar using our funnel and close it tightly
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Matcha pistachio coconut granola
This granola with matcha, pistachios and coconut is not only a crunchy breakfast experience, but also a true source of nutrients. Matcha brings valuable antioxidants and a delicate, slightly bitter note into play, which is rounded off by the sweet maple syrup and the fruity apricots. The pistachios and pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and minerals, while coconut chips and lime juice give the whole thing a fresh, exotic note. Whether for yourself or as a gift in a jar - this granola is a healthy start to the day and a very special highlight on every Christmas table.
Ingredients:
- 300 g of whole grain oat flakes
- 100 g pistachios, roughly chopped & unsalted
- 50 g large, unsweetened coconut chips
- 50 g pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 100 g dried apricots or mango, diced
- 100 ml maple syrup or honey
- 60 ml coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional for a refreshing touch)
Directions:
- Preheat oven : Preheat the oven to 160°C fan
- Mix dry ingredients : In a bowl, mix together oat flakes, chopped pistachios, coconut chips, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, matcha powder and a pinch of salt
- Add liquid ingredients : In a separate bowl, mix the maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and lime juice well
- Combine everything : Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until the ingredients are evenly moistened
- Bake : Use your favorite glass spatula to evenly distribute the granola mixture and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to achieve even browning
- Allow to cool : Allow the granola to cool completely – it will become crispy as it cools. Once cooled, fold in the chopped dried apricots or mango pieces
- Packaging : Fill the granola into a glass jar using our funnel and seal it airtight
Sustainable packaging idea for Christmas
A great advantage of gifts in jars: They are packaged in an environmentally friendly way! In comparison to conventional wrapping paper, which is often only used once and then thrown away, the jars can be reused. Especially with our versatile Ripple Jars , combined with sustainable bamboo lids or black lids , your gift will not only be practical, but also a visual highlight. This way you not only give joy, but also a piece of sustainability - perfect for a more conscious Christmas.
