F&rmini Jar It For Gift Giving A few years ago, delicious reci pes to create cookie mixes in the jar provided unique gift items. Since then, the idea has expand ed to include “jarring” mixes for soups, casseroles, beverages, and much more. Enjoy these recipes from our readers and those on page 82. You’re sure to find plenty of ideas to satisfy your gift giving needs. CHEESY HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE MIX 2 cups powdered coffee creamer Vi cup imitation bacon bits 2 (1.5 oz) packages Knorr Four Cheese Sauce Mix 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning 1 teaspoon dried minced onion Vi teaspoon black pepper 2 cups potato flakes Layer ingredients in order given in a wide-mouth quart jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next one. Attach card with these direc tions: 1 jar cheesy ham and potato mix 4-5 cups boiling water 1 'A cup diced ham Place mix in large casserole dish. Add boiling water. Mix well and let stand 5 minutes. Heat ham in microwave and stir in. Contributor writes that books featuring jar mixes can be purchased from Ag Prod ucts, 507 Industrial St., Wa verly, IA 50677. Nancy Kramer Lebanon CHILI TOMATO MACARONI MIX '/: cup plus 2 tablespoons in stant dry milk 'A cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillon 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 'A teaspoon dried basil 'A teaspoon dried thyme 'A teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons chili powder 3 cups elbow macaroni Layer in order given into quart jar. Pack each layer before add ing the next ingredients. Attach card with these instruc tions: 1 jar chili tomato macaroni mix I'/: pounds ground beef 3 (15-ounce cans) chopped to matoes 2 cups water Brown ground beef in skillet in small amount of oil. Drain off Recipe Topics If you have recipes for topics listed below, please share them with us. We welcome your recipes, but ask that you include ac curate measurements, a complete list of ingredients, and clear instructions with each recipe you submit. Be sure to include your name and address. Recipes should reach our office one week be fore the publishing date listed below. Send your recipes to Lou Ann Good, Lancaster Farming, P O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. December 13 Holiday Cookies 20 Holiday Baking 27 Party Ideas January 3 Favorite Recipes December's, 2003 Saturda fat. Add contents of jar, toma toes, and water. Simmer covered, for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring often. CRANBERRY PECAN CRUNCH COOKIE MIX 2 A cup dried cranberries Vi cup toasted pecans '/’ cup dark brown sugar 1 cup Bisquick x h cup light brown sugar 1 cup Bisquick Layer ingredients in order given into a widemouth quart jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next layer. (The Bisq uick listed twice is correct.) Attach gift card with these di rections: 1 jar cranberry pecan cookie mix V: cup softened butter, melted legg 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, cream butter, egg, and vanilla. Add cookie mix, and stir until blended. Shape into one-inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Transfer to racks to cool. To toast pecans, place in single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKE MIX 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons cinnamon VA tablespoon sugar VA teaspoons baking powder V* cup diced, dried apple pieces Mix all ingredients well. Place in wide-mouth quart jar. Attach gift card with the fol lowing directions: to make 5 serv ings: VA cups pancake mix 'A cup milk legg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Combine milk, egg, and oil. Whisk in pancake mix until moistened but still lumpy. Light ly oil a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Pour 'A cup batter at a time onto prepared pan. Cook on both sides until golden. Nancy Kramer Lebanon SOUTHERN PEACH TEA MIX 1 cup instant tea mix 3-ounce box instant peach flavored gelatin 2 cups sugar Combine all ingredients, mix ing well. Makes 3'A. cups. Attach gift card with these in- structions; Combine 2 teaspoons tea mix with 1 cup hot water. Nancy Kramer Lebanon HOT CHOCOLATE MALT MIX 25-ounce package powdered milk 16-ounce jar powdered non dairy creamer 16-ounce jar hot chocolate mix 13-ounce jar malted milk pow der 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 cups mini marshmallows Use wire whisk to combine in gredients. Equally divide into four ziplock bags. Include these instructions: Place 3 table spoons mix into mug. Add 1 cup boiling water. Stir well. Nancy Kramer Lebanon ORANGE SPICE CAPPUCCINO MIX Vi cup non-dairy powdered creamer Vi cup sugar 'A cup instant coffee granules 2 teaspoons dried orange zest 1 teaspoon cinnamon Combine all ingredients in food processor. Blend until well mixed. Makes 2Vi cups. Instructions; Place 2 teaspoons mix and 2 /< cup boiling water in mug, stirring well. Makes one serving. Nancy Kramer Lebanon SWEDISH FRUIT SOUP Vi teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons pearl tapioca Vi cup dried papaya, diced Vi cup golden raisins 'A cup dried apricots, diced 'A cup dried pineapple, chop ped /i cup dried plums, chopped Dried zest from one lemon 3-inch stick cinnamon, broken 6 whole cloves 3 cardamom pods Layer ingredients in a wide mouth pint jar in the order given. Cover with a tightly fitting lid. Tie spices in a square of cheese cloth and attach to the outside of the jar. Gift tag directions; Swedish Fruit Soup In a large saucepan, combine all jar ingredients, 4 cups water, and 2 cups orange juice. Add spice bag and bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and sim mer 30-40 minutes or until fruit is tender. Remove spice bag. Makes 10-12 half-cup servings. Nancy Wiker Lancaster extension agent Vi cup macaroni 'A cup dried lentils 'A cup dried, chopped mush rooms 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1 tablespoon chicken soup base 1 teaspoon dried parsley '/: teaspoon oregano 1 dash garlic powder Mix Parmesan cheese, onion flakes, soup base, parsley, orega no, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. In one pint jar, layer ingredi ents in this order: spice mixture, macaroni, lentils, mushrooms. Store with tightly sealed lid, until needed. Attach the following rec ipe with a tag to give as a gift: Basic Pasta Soup Nancy Kramer Lebanon Nancy Kramer Lebanon PASTA SOUP IN A JAR Prepare festive cookies in a jar for gift giving. Featured Recipe The best gifts are handmade, and the smaller the hands, the more we appreciate the gift. Rather than giving your kids money to buy presents for their grandparents and teachers, help them make something special using on-hand ingredients from your kitchen. Cookies in a Jar are as fun to make as they are to give, and every grownup on your child’s list will love these wholesome oat cookies chock full of dried cranberries and crunchy walnuts. IV* cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups vegetable shortening 6 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 4 (1 quart each) clear, unbreakable plastic jars 2 cups dried cranberries 2 cups walnuts, chopped Note; Chocolate chips may be substituted for cranberries. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add sugars, mix well. Cut in shortening with two knives until crum bly. Stir in oats. In one-quart jar, layer VA cups cookie mix, Vi cup cranberries, 1 cup cookie mix, 'A cup nuts, and 1 cup cookie mix. Seal jar tightly with lid. Repeat using remaining mix, cran berries, and nuts to fill three more jars. Add gift tags with the following directions: To prepare cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine 1 egg, 'A cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mix well. Ad entire contents of one jar of Cookies in a Jar, stir with a fork until stiff dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 13-16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks. Cool Completely. Store tightly covered. Makes 2Vi dozen. Combine contents of jar with 3 cups water in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 servings. Josephine Matenus Dallas APPLE CINNAMON SYRUP 6 cups apple juice 3 sticks cinnamon, broken S cups sugar 4 cups water 3 cups com syrup 'A cup lemon juice Combine apple juice and cin namon sticks in a saucepot. Sim mer 5 minutes; set aside. Com bine sugar and water in a medium saucepot; boil to 230 de grees. Add apple juice, cinnamon stick and corn syrup to sugar syrup. Boil 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Stir in lemon juice. Ladle into hot jars, leaving '/2-inch headspace. Add two-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath canner. Do not add cornstarch before canning. Gift tag directions: Apple Cinnamon Syrup COOKIES IN A JAR Refrigerate after opening. If a thicker syrup is desired for serv ing, combine 1 cup syrup and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook ing until syrup thickens. Nancy Wiker Lancaster extension agent PRALINE SYRUP 2 cups corn syrup '/i cup dark brown sugar Vi cup water 1 cup pecan pieces Vi teaspoon vanilla Combine syrup, sugar, and water in a saucepot. Bring to a boil; boil one minute. Reduce heat; stir in pecans and vanilla; simmer six minutes. Ladle hot syrup into hot jars, leaving 'A inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in boil ing water bath canner. Yield: about 4 half pints. Note: For lighter molasses flavor, use light corn syrup and light brown sugar. Gift tag directions: Praline Syrup (Tum to Page B 8)
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