Category: D I Y

Homemade Christmas

12/20/2019

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Here are the links for the recipes:

If you have some mixes that you would like to add to this list, please leave the link in the comments.

WHAT I USED:
For the bags I purchased the ones below on Amazon. I also decided to purchase a sealer for extra security for the bags since I was mailing them. I really didn't want my family to open the box and find all the ingredients had merged together. But that could be my OCD talking :).

As far as the labels. I made them myself. I used Adobe Illustrator to make them, but it's just as easy to use Microsoft Office. Just open a new document, draw a text box and insert the text. Make sure the border on the box is a little thicker and then when you cut them out, cut just outside the line leaving a white border. I used full sheet sticker paper in my ink jet printer.

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Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam

12/1/2019

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This recipe uses freeze dried fruits, but there is also directions if using fresh or frozen fruit.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups Freeze Dried Blackberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Diced Apples
1 cup Chia Seeds
3 cups Water
Honey to taste

DIRECTIONS

If you are using fresh or frozen fruits use same amount just reduce the water to 1/2 cup.
Bring everything besides the chia seeds and honey to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring often.
Cook mixture for 20 minutes. This is where you add the honey. Dip a spoon in the mixture, let cool, and then taste. Adjust the sweetness level with honey.
Next you will need to decide if you want chunky or smooth-ish jam. If you want chunky then add chia seeds and cook for another 5 minutes stirring often.
If you want smooth-ish then use an immersion blender to blend the mixture. (Careful this can get very hot and might splatter). Add chia seeds, cook for 5 minutes stirring often and then use immersion blender again if desired.

*This makes about 1.5 pints depending on the thickness you desire.