29 Extra-Special Homemade Gifts

Homemade gifts are always a popular option and there are lots of different ones you can make. Whether you’re thinking about jellies and jams, sugar scrubs and bath salts, or even something unusual like pickled cabbage, there is a homemade gift idea for everyone in your life. Gifts that you make yourself are always well received and it shows you’ve put a lot of thought into them!

DIY Lavender Orange Bath Salts

These homemade bath salts are so easy to make and smell amazing! Make DIY lavender orange bath salts as a gift or to use at home.
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Boozy Hot Chocolate Gift Kit

Warm up this winter with a boozy hot chocolate gift kit! Perfect for sharing with friends, family, and colleagues.
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Chocolate M&M Popcorn DIY Gift Kit

Your favorite movie snack gets even better with a gourmet chocolate M&M popcorn recipe package up as a popcorn DIY gift kit!
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DIY BBQ Rub Recipe – Homemade Gift

Sweet and Smoky BBQ Rub — DIY BBQ Rub Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This all purpose DIY BBQ rub gift jar is a blend of spices that pairs with chicken, pork and beef for grilled, roasted or smoked meats.
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Mason Jar Cocktail Gift Sets

mason jar cocktail gift set 1 — Mason Jar Cocktail Gift Sets. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cocktail kits are a wonderful idea for a Christmas gift and mason jar cocktail kits are so easy to make. You’ll have fun creating handmade cocktail kits and the lucky recipients will be thrilled with these fun and thoughtful handmade gifts. Along with the mason jars, mini liquor bottles and other ingredients, you’ll need to print the printable labels and then finish the DIY drink kits off with ribbons, bows or any other cute embellishments you want to add.
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Peach Jalapeno Jam

Peach Jalapeno Jam is a sweet and spicy condiment that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes! This homemade recipe uses fresh juicy peaches and jalapenos. It’s a super easy crowd-pleaser.
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Copycat Taco Bell Diablo Sauce

This copycat Taco Bell diablo sauce is just as full of flavor and just as hot as the original. This diablo sauce packs a punch!
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Copycat Taco Bell Verde Sauce

This copycat Taco Bell verde sauce is loaded with the flavors we love in the original. This Taco Bell salsa verde is so easy and so good!
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Diy Stovetop Potpourri Simmer Pot Gift Jar

Holiday Potpourri Jars — Diy Stovetop Potpourri Simmer Pot Gift Jar. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This unusual Christmas potpourri smells festive and delicious. It makes a great gift and comes with free printable gift tags. Surprise your loved ones this holiday season and help them to have a Merry Christmas with a house that smells all Christmassy and festive. The fruit and spices in this Christmas stovetop potpourri recipe all combine wonderfully and it really does smell like Christmas.
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Apple Pie Moonshine- Instant Pot Recipe

Two jar filled with apple cider, perfect gifts for any occasion. — Apple Pie Moonshine- Instant Pot Recipe. Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers.

Be careful when you are drinking it though, it tastes soooo good, but remember that it is pretty strong.
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Cranberry Pecan Spiced Skillet Granola

Cranberry granola in a red bowl with cinnamon sticks, perfect for gifting. — Cranberry Pecan Spiced Skillet Granola. Photo credit: Strength And Sunshine.

Bring the scents of cozy warmth and cheer to you home by making this stove-top cranberry pecan spicy skillet granola. Gluten-free and vegan, the perfect healthy treat to munch on, morning, noon, or night!
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Peppermint Bath Salts Gift in a Jar

Peppermint bath salts in a gift jar with a tag. — Peppermint Bath Salts Gift in a Jar. Photo credit: Crafts By Amanda.

Peppermint bath salts are easy to make and a cute gift idea for anyone on your holiday gift-giving list. Dye half in red and layer them in a jar for a candy cane theme everyone will love.
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Sugar-Free Candied Orange Peel

A jar filled with sugared orange peels, perfect for gifting. — Sugar-Free Candied Orange Peel. Photo credit: Like Hot Keto.

Indulge in the sweet and zesty flavor of candied orange peel with this easy keto and sugar-free recipe! Made with natural sweeteners, it’s a wonderful treat to satisfy a sweet tooth on keto!
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Khmeli Suneli

A jar filled with various herbs, displayed gracefully on a table. This makes for a unique and thoughtful gift. — Khmeli Suneli. Photo credit: Happy Kitchen.

Khmeli suneli, also known as Georgian five spice, is a savory seasoning mix that is at once spicy, aromatic and nutty. Its aroma and taste make it suitable for almost any dish: sauces, salads, soups, stews, savory pastry, rice, any kind of protein, as well as pickled vegetables, marinades and Georgian appetizers.
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Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

A jar filled with a spicy chili powder blend that makes for a unique and flavorful gift. — Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning. Photo credit: Happy Kitchen.

This easy homemade taco seasoning mix comes together in less than 5 minutes and makes the best addition to your favorite Mexican food. So much better than the packaged one!
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Orange Marmalade Recipe

A jar of orange sauce, perfect as a gift for food lovers, with a spoon next to it. — Orange Marmalade Recipe. Photo credit: Masala Herb.

The fragrant fruity citrus marmalade is an authentic french foolproof family recipe prepared without pectin and it includes only two ingredients.
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Merry Christmas Jam Recipe

A jar filled with a spoonful of jam, perfect for gifting. — Merry Christmas Jam Recipe. Photo credit: Masala Herb.

Merry Christmas Jam Recipe so that you can surprise your loved ones this season with your homemade food gift.
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

White chocolate chip cookies in a jar. — White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. Photo credit: Fun Cookie Recipes.

Rich and decadent White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are always a hit! They are sweet, buttery, and easy to make with this fun cookie recipe.
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Mason Jar Gifts – Christmas Cookie Jar For Chocolate Lovers!

A gifts jar filled with cookies and marshmallows. — Mason Jar Gifts – Christmas Cookie Jar For Chocolate Lovers!. Photo credit: Messy Little Monster.

With Christmas sneaking up on us, it’s time to start organizing and getting crafty for Christmas! This Christmas cookie jar is the PERFECT Mason jar gift for teachers and grandparents! In fact I’m sure anybody would LOVE receiving one of these mason jar gifts to make some homemade chocolate cookies. YUM! Just scroll down below for step by step directions to make your own cookie mix in a jar.
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Diy Cherry Sugar Scrub Recipe

A jar of pink bath salts presented as a delightful gift on a wooden cutting board. — Diy Cherry Sugar Scrub Recipe. Photo credit: On Your Journey.

Home made sugar scrubs make lovely thoughtful home made gifts, to give the gift of relaxation.
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Chilli Cherry Chutney Recipe

Two jars of cherry jam, perfect as gifts, on a wooden table. — Chilli Cherry Chutney Recipe. Photo credit: In The Playroom.

Chutney is always a great choice to add some extra flavour to dishes, or to go along with cheese and crackers at Christmas time. Home made chutney can make an ideal home made gift too if you are looking for a personal DIY gift ideas for a foodie family member. Nicely presented in an attractive jar, it’s sure to be gratefully received. If you like fruity tastes why not give this chilli cherry variety a go.
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Easy Fig Chutney Recipe

A jar of fig jam displayed on a wooden table, perfect for gifting. — Easy Fig Chutney Recipe. Photo credit: Lets Go Tomato.

Chutneys are amazing. Mastering the art of chutney-making can open up a universe of flavors and possibilities. Their sweet and tangy taste can bring a new dimension to so many dishes. And this fig chutney is especially delicious. The natural sweetness of figs, paired with the tanginess of vinegar and aromatic spices, goes together so well. No matter if you enjoy it with vegan cheese, sandwiches or burgers, or plain white rice, this simple fig chutney will take the dish to the next level.
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Homemade Vanilla Pear Liqueur Recipe

A jar of pears and a wooden cutting board. — Homemade Vanilla Pear Liqueur Recipe. Photo credit: Milk Glass Home.

Warm your body up this winter with a delicious infused vanilla pear liqueur recipe! It takes a bit of time to extract the flavors, but it’s so worth the effort. You just need 5 ingredients, a couple of jars, and a little patience to enjoy a luxurious vanilla pear liqueur all winter long.
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Homemade Spiced Apple Liqueur Recipe

A jar filled with fresh apples, perfect for gifting. — Homemade Spiced Apple Liqueur Recipe. Photo credit: Milk Glass Home.

With warm spices and a sweet apple flavor, this homemade apple liqueur recipe is the perfect way to warm up on a cool night!
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Pickled Purple Cabbage

A beautiful gift: a glass jar filled with pink rose petals. — Pickled Purple Cabbage. Photo credit: Next In Lime.

Pickled purple cabbage is a fantabulous condiment to have in your fridge. The perfectly tangy and crunchy pizzaz it adds to dishes will have you hooked. And that vibrant purplish-red hue will make your food pop.
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Homemade Vanilla Sugar

This tray features a jar filled with aromatic vanilla sugar, perfect for gift-giving. — Homemade Vanilla Sugar. Photo credit: Live To Sweet.

If you follow the blog you know this is true: I loooove vanilla. I always say that anyone who describes vanilla as a boring flavor is doing it wrong! To add amazing vanilla flavor to my bakes, I love using Homemade Vanilla Sugar!
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Vegan Mincemeat

A cranberry-filled jar, perfect for gifting. — Vegan Mincemeat. Photo credit: Baked By Clo.

This vegan mincemeat can be used to make homemade mince pies without suet or any other animal products! It’s a rich, slightly boozy mixture made up of spices, nuts and dried fruits. It lasts for a long time and is perfect to give as a festive edible gift!
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Candied Dates

A person is holding a jar of roasted chile peppers, a perfect gift for spicy food enthusiasts. — Candied Dates. Photo credit: Cookin Up Life.

These dried dates are chewy, sweet and spicy all at the same time, and are a great healthy candy to make and share with your family!
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Super Easy Diy Mason Jar Christmas Candle

A jar filled with cranberries and a candle, ideal for gift-giving. — Super Easy Diy Mason Jar Christmas Candle. Photo credit: Ottawa Mommy Club.

This Super Easy DIY Mason Jar Christmas Candle craft makes for an easy way to add to your holiday decor, without making too much effort or spending a fortune on premade decorations! It comes together easily, making it ideal for a quick, last minute crafting session, or a way to keep with a theme throughout the house on a budget.
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