40+ Homemade Food Gifts to Ship Edible Love

Classic apple butter but with a maple twist. This preserve makes a wonderful gift to friends and family. Use it in baking, on bread, over ice cream, and more. It adds a sweetly spiced flavor to everything it’s paired with. 

A condiment that makes any sandwich better. It has a savory twist to the sweetness and comes with a beautiful, light pink color. A gorgeous choice or a food gift.

The best part about this homemade jam is that you can use any dried fruit you have on hand which makes it easy to customize if giving it as a gift. A delicious blend of honey, rosehips, and the dried fruit of choice leaves for a tasty addition to crackers and bread.

Who doesn’t love having homemade pickles in the fridge? This version is a fun flavor twist as it pairs sweet pickles with a hint of spicy flavor from fresh ginger and ground turmeric. Perfect to pair with tuna sandwiches and burgers.

A great way to use up all the apples on the counter. With a chunky texture, the sweetness in this recipe can be adjusted as needed. It's great for giving to families with small children because they almost always love snacking on it. 

Feel good about sipping on a cup of this tea! This tea comes together in minutes with minimal ingredients. As an edible gift, it works on its own or as part of a basket with honey and a tea ball. 

Give the gift of a sweet treat and superfood nutrition! This hot cocoa has a special twist that helps our bodies cope with stress. Couple that with the dark chocolate flavoring and it’s the perfect mug to cozy up with.

A classic gift and a cold-weather staple. The mix is an easy way to gift a hot mug of cocoa to friends in an extremely cost-effective way.. Mix all the ingredients in a jar, pop a label on it, and give your friends to gift of comfort on a cool night.

Perfect for coffee lovers this mocha works just as well hot as it does cold! With only four ingredients it’s easy to mix up and the final product is a cup of creamy, chocolate, coffee flavor.

Gifting everyone’s favorite side dish is a thoughtful idea. Pair it with a jar of honey or homemade soup mix for a gift box of savory treats. 

Send a moist and delicious chocolate cake - with some assembly required. This mix is a great gift as it can be stored in the pantry for later use. Pair it with a package of tea or coffee and this edible gift is perfect for anyone.

Tastier than any boxed brownie this recipe is one every chocolate lover on your gift list seeks. As a food gift, create a label with the variations they can add in to make it unique to their preferences. This diy gift fits into a standard mason jar which means it’s easy to ship as well.

A warming soup that makes for a wonderful gift! Though the receiver does need some additional ingredients, you can pop those on the label with the instructions. A great gift idea for cool months.

Embrace all the seasonal flavors with this cake mix. This gingerbread mix can easily be batched to make quick gifts and is fun as part of a foodie basket or all on its own.

Easy to make and totally cute. The mix uses basic pantry ingredients for white chocolate chip cookies that are rich, soft, and a complete indulgence.

Lightly sweet and layered with floral, buttery, flavor. These cookies can actually be made with fresh flowers to give them a stunning presentation. Perfect for gift giving.

The perfect cookie recipe for any tea lover! Full of warm spice flavor, these soft and comforting cookies pair great with one of the drink mixes for wonderful holiday gifts.

For a tasty dessert that is as at home on the trail as they are on the buffet table, bake up this crunchy recipe for a fun twist on oatmeal cookies. These ones are hearty, sweet, and full of crunchy texture.

Full of dried fruits, nuts, and coffee this vintage spice cookie recipe becomes a family favorite quickly. Flavored with cinnamon and lots of nutmeg they’re a great option for anyone who likes to cozy up with a good book through the fall.

With soft, gooey centers, you’ll want to gift these cookies in a big batch to satisfy a sweet tooth. These cookies are allergy-friendly and so delicious that no one can eat just one.

Dried fruits and nuts are paired with hearty whole grains in these maple syrup sweetened cookies. They’re wonderful to put into care packages for most any family member.

Preserve your garden and give a foodie gift! Lavender honey can be used in cookies and bread or drizzled on ice cream. It’s a sweet but light floral taste that makes anything it touches, better.

A great food gift for anyone who loves to cook. This infused honey works perfectly in BBQ sauces, marinades, or on top of vegetables. It’s easy to make and a thoughtful gift to pass along.

This blend makes Chinese food better than takeout. Made with 5 classic spices it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and you can bring out the flavors you love the most (like dried orange peel).

A great spice blend that adds zesty flavor to any meat, fish, or vegetable. Package this seasoned salt with a bottle of olive oil and instructions on mixing the two and dipping in some crusty bread. The perfect date-night gift.

These spices make mornings better! For the coffee lover on your list, these blends can be sprinkled on top of morning coffee or latte to give a new burst of flavor for a bit of fun and change to the routine.

Whip up these seasonings for an ultra-thoughtful gift. Together they’ll take cooking to a whole new flavor profile and can be used in soups, on meats, or tossed onto veggies. All made without salt they use herbs and spices only to add great taste.

For the peanut butter lover in your life. This homemade granola recipe is a unique blend of flavors that’s hard to put away. Created for everyday snacking or as a topper on parfaits, and smoothie bowls, it’s a thoughtful gift to pass along.

Sweet, salty, and crunchy this snack whips up easily and is a special treat! Made with a tasty blend of spices and sweetened with sugar, it’s a great gift for anyone who loves munching.

Easy to make these herbed walnuts are delicious as a simple snack or as part of a larger charcuterie board. In fact, they’re great as a salad topper as well! Whip up a few batches and portion them into mini mason jars to make for a thoughtful gift.

A crunchy, gingerbread-flavored granola that’s perfect for snacking. This granola recipe uses a blend of nuts and seeds paired with ginger and cloves to give maximum flavor. And because it’s so crunchy, it’s a great edible food gift to send through the mail.

This is a great trail mix for the college students or candy lovers in your life. It's easy to create and a delight to much. 

Loaded with dried cherries and crunchy almonds these muffins make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast! And gifting a friend a box of muffins is a surefire way to let them know you’re thinking about them.

Easy, delicious, and full of fall flavor! This bread recipe works well in a care package with a bag of coffee to make a cozy afternoon.

Somewhere between an unfrosted cupcake and moist muffin sits this indulgent treat that instantly boosts the mood. These muffins have a dark chocolate flavor and can be topped with anything from nuts to chocolate chips so you’re able to customize them for the receiver.

A healthy alternative to potato chips these crackers are also rich in flavor. Lightly seasoned they do require a dehydrator which means that whoever you gift them to will know you put a little extra effort into making something special for them.

This jerky is a wonderful gift for a friend you know who loves to be outdoors. It packs up well on hikes and adventures and gives a great dose of fuel and is better than anything one can buy at the grocery store. 

A great way to use up extra apples and show your friends you care about them! You don’t need much to make these apple slices and gifting them to any mom with kids who always want a snack would make you a hero.

Old-fashioned taffy in which each piece is tucked into a candy wrapper and placed in a decorative jar is a thoughtful item to gift. Chewy, sticky, and flavorful, no one who stops by the house will be able to say no

Honey caramels are absolutely delicious, and you can never have just one. For the person who loves all things fall complete with apple cider, cinnamon, and comfort, this is for them.

Include packages of flavorful homemade marshmallows alongside tins of homemade hot chocolate mix for a truly delightful gift that avoids dubious ingredients and provides an evening of comforting drink for your best friend or other loved ones.