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Turn cranberry sauce into and easy appetizer for the holidays. Phyllo shells Spicy Chipotle Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce Triple Creme Brie Candied or pickled jalapenos

Flaky crust surrounds a tasty combination of apples, cranberries, orange essence and nuts. The ultimate holiday pie. Never Fail Pie Crust: https://youtu.be/v6ubkl6EPcM 2 T. butter 1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries 1 c. sugar 2 T. flour 3 T. cornstarch 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/4 t. allspice 2 t. orange zest 1/4 c. boiled cider or undiluted apple juice concentrate 8 c. thinly sliced baking apples (I used honeycrisp) 2 t. pure vanilla extract 1/3 c. coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

This beautiful salad is loaded with lots of amazing flavors. A lovely Orange White Balsamic Vinaigrette tops a bed of greens, oranges, fennel and pomegranate seeds. Beautiful and delicious with the wonderful flavors of the season. Vinaigrette: 1/4 c. White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 c. Salad oil (I used olive oil) 1 T. Fresh orange juice 1 t. Honey S&P to taste Salad greens Sliced red onions Sliced fennel bulb Peeled and sliced oranges or home canned Honey Orange Slices Pomegranate seeds Shaved, shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Candied nuts are a great way to elevate salads, veggies or meats. Great for a charcuterie board or just snacking. So addictive! Raw nuts, any variety For every cup of nuts you will need: 1/4 c. sugar (white, brown, honey or maple syrup) 1 T. butter 1 - 2 t. water (more water will make a glaze) Spices and vanilla to taste I used: 1 lb. raw pecans 4 T. butter 1 c. lightly packed light brown sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/8 t. cayenne pepper 1 1/2 T. water 1/2 t. sea salt 1 t. vanilla

Enjoy the flavors of fall in a delicious quick and easy baked donut. Wonderful for breakfast or as a snack with afternoon coffee. Donuts: 1 3/4 c. flour 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. allspice 1/4 t. nutmeg 1/8 t. cardamom 1/2 t. salt 1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. milk 1/4 c. oil 1/3 c. boiled cider (reduced from 2 c. fresh cider) 1 large egg 2 t. vanilla Caramel Glaze: 4 T. butter 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. heavy cream 1 T. boiled cider 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Perfect for Christmas morning pancakes or for gifting. Easy to make, delicious to eat and share. 1 1/2 c. corn syrup (light or dark) 1 c. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. water 2 c. walnut pieces Ladle hot syrup into hot half-pint (8 oz) jars leaving 1/4” headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid and apply band to fingertip tight. Process for 10 minutes in boiling water or steam canner, adjusting for altitude as follows: 1,001-3,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 5 minutes 3,001-6,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 10 minutes 6,001-8,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 15 minutes 8,001-10,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 20 minutes Allow jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Remove bands, check seals, wash and label jars. Store in a cool dark dry place. This tutorial is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to follow all instructions for your canner and water bath/steam canning. Always adhere to safe canning guidelines.

Decadent preserves perfect for the holidays. 3 c. coarsely chopped dark sweet cherries, firmly packed 1/3 c. sifted cocoa powder 1/2 c. lemon juice 4 T. powered pectin 6 1/2 c. sugar 4 T. Amaretto or 1/2 t. almond extract Ladle hot preserves into hot half-pint (8 oz) jars leaving 1/4” headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid and apply band to fingertip tight. Process for 10 minutes in boiling water or steam canner, adjusting for altitude as follows: 1,001-3,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 5 minutes 3,001-6,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 10 minutes 6,001-8,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 15 minutes 8,001-10,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 20 minutes Allow jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Remove bands, check seals, wash and label jars. Store in a cool dark dry place. This tutorial is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to follow all instructions for your canner and water bath/steam canning. Always adhere to safe canning guidelines.

Simple enough for any occasion, decadent enough for a special occasion and absolutely perfect for Christmas morning. 1 2/3 c. flour 2 T. sugar 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. nutmeg 1/4 t. ground ginger 1 c. milk 1/2 c. apple butter 1 large egg 2 t. vanilla 2 T. canola oil Adjustments for waffles: 1 T. baking powder instead of 2 t. 2 eggs instead of 1 1 stick of melted butter instead of 2 T. oil

Hot cocoa bombs are fun to make and much less expensive than buying them. They also make a great gift. You'll need: a silicone mold: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HNJEYBQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01HNJEYBQ&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftychicho-20&linkId=c05e700a429df590d907b1c2cb7c14a9 Quality chocolate Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix: https://youtu.be/IgvyKT-tSH8 Mini marshmallows: https://youtu.be/nuPoInUVmMQ Cupcake liners Mix-ins and embellishments: Butterscotch Toffee: 1-2 t. Heath Toffee Bits Chocolate Mint: 1-2 t. Creme de Menthe Bits Mexican Hot Chocolate: 1 dash each of cinnamon, chili powder and nutmeg S'More: 1-2 t. graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows toasted Peppermint Stick: 1-2 t. Peppermint Bark Salted Caramel: 1-2 t. Caramel Bits and a dash of Sea Salt Snickerdoodle Cookie: 1 dash each of raw sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg Christmas Sugar Cookie: 1 dash of raw sugar and 1-2 t. sprinkles Disney Frozen: 1-2 t. Frozen Sprinkle Mix (assorted blue sprinkles, snowflake sprinkles and pearl sprinkles) Sugar Plum Fairy: 1-2 t. Sugar Plum Mix (assorted pink sprinkles, pastel sprinkles and gold glitter sprinkles) Recommended products I use: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase through links on this post, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. All proceeds will be used to support my channel. Milk frother and steamer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Q3X72D6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08Q3X72D6&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftychicho-20&linkId=b71d608b6cdc01b5e89a053f8f7c3aad a silicone mold: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HNJEYBQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01HNJEYBQ&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftychicho-20&linkId=c05e700a429df590d907b1c2cb7c14a9 🌸🌸 NEW My FB Group: 🌸🌸 https://www.facebook.com/groups/432054731087651/?ref=share Enjoy! xo~Carol Let's connect!~ 🌸Email: carol@thriftychichousewife.com 🌸My Blog: https://thriftychichousewife.com/ 🌸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolsmith001/?ref=bookmarks 🌸 My FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432054731087651/?ref=share 🌸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolthriftychichousewife 🌸Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolsmith1969/ 🌸Mailing address: Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife 175 S. Sandusky St. #388 Delaware, Ohio 43015