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Pumpkin Bread IV

Provided by: Cheryl Riccioli

You might as well bake pumpkin bread in the large batch called for here, because everyone loves it. Three full-sized loaves, lively with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, are your reward. Wrap loaves in cellophane, tie with a colorful ribbon, and give as a gift!

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Pretzel Turtles

Submitted by: Cacki

Home Town: Delmar, Maryland, USA

Living In: Fruitland, Maryland, USA

Quick and easy turtle candies! Mini pretzels, caramel covered chocolate candies, and pecans make up this delicious treat.

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My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn

Submitted by: ANITALOUISE

This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!

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Holiday Cranberry Chutney

Provided by: Taste of Home

A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and is just as good alongside a main dish. --Cheryl Lottman Stillwater, Minnesota

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Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly

Submitted by: MARBALET

This is a beautiful jelly of red bell peppers and green jalapenos. It's a perfect relish to many holiday favorites, or serve it with cream cheese on a cracker.

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Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar

Provided by: Linda Jean

This traditional banana bread features an ingenious twist: It is baked in a canning jar! Such a fun and unique presentation makes it perfect for gifts.

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Finnish Pulla

Provided by: Kim B.

A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time.

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Jalapeno Strawberry Jam

Submitted by: L. Sullivan

Home Town: Marshall, Michigan, USA

Living In: Alpine, Arizona, USA

This is a favorite in our family at Christmas. The flavor of the sweet strawberries combined with the flavor of the peppers gives this jam a wonderful flavor dimension. This jam is not spicy, but can be made to be spicy by adding more peppers or a few habanero peppers.

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Candy Apple Jelly

Provided by: Taste of Home

With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy pink color looks lovely blushing through the food jars I save and decorate with fabric-covered lids.

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Sparkling Holiday Jam

Submitted by: ARANDYGAIL

This Strawberry-Cranberry Jam is delightful. I looks beautiful in a jar with a ribbon in a Christmas basket.

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Honey-Mustard Salad Dressing

Provided by: Taste of Home

This zippy recipe is one a friend shared years ago. I like to give the dressing to others in jelly jars trimmed with baling twine.

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Cranberry Nut Bark

Provided by: Taste of Home

Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap in less than 30 minutes, and everyone who tries it asks for more-and requests the recipe, too.

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Nutty Caramel Clusters

Provided by: Taste of Home

Don't be fooled by the impressive presentation of these sweet candies. They're so easy to make, even our two young sons can help. --Charlyn Koistinen, Hayti, South Dakota

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Creole Seasoning Mix

Provided by: Taste of Home

Notes Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington, 'I make up this zippy blend to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning.'

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Old Fashioned Hard Candy

Submitted by: YVETTE MOORE

Home made hard candy is a great gift idea! Use different colors and flavorings to match the season.

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Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping

Provided by: Taste of Home

Wonderful homemade goodness and true butterscotch flavor make this sweet rich sauce a well-enjoyed gift. We like it over ice cream or slices of pound cake. It reheats well in the microwave.

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Chocolate Pile-Up Cookies

Submitted by: bansidhewail

These cookies consist of chocolate cookie dough, filled with toasted hazelnuts and 3 different kinds of chocolate chips. There's a hint of coffee flavor, too.

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Hard Maple Candy

Provided by: Taste of Home

During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough to make candy as a fund-raiser each Christmas. I'm lucky enough to have inherited this tried-and-true recipe. --Dorothea Bohrer, Silver Spring, Maryland

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Coffee Cream Cheese Spread

Provided by: Taste of Home

Even folks who don't care for coffee can't resist this mild-flavored spread. It's a fun way to dress up homemade breads. --Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

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Nutty Popcorn Party Mix

Provided by: Taste of Home

Whoever receives this crunchy concoction is guaranteed merry munching. The snapped-up-in-seconds party mix features a combination of sweet and savory flavors. --Zita Wilensky, North Miami Beach, Florida

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