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25 Unique and Delicious Fermented Gifts

Zero-waste & probiotic, fermented gifts are perfect for homemade celebrations

If you’re anything like me… then you know the value of a good old-fashioned homemade gift. Homemade fermented gifts are a unique and delicious way to share your love of fermentation with all your foodie friends.

Fermented gifts for the holiday season
Pickle green beans, Grandma’s pickles, and pain de Campagne

Most ferments can last outside of the fridge long enough to be unwrapped and enjoyed. Just be sure to stick a note in your card if it’s a ferment that should be kept in the fridge.

Here are 25 delicious fermented foods that make excellent gifts.

 Fermented Vegetables

Seriously… who doesn’t love fermented and pickled vegetables? Best of all, fermented vegetables are incredibly easy to make and don’t need to be refrigerated.

How to make turmeric sauerkraut with onion and peppers
Turmeric sauerkraut

Why not include a hand-written recipe along with the fido jar? That way it becomes a gift that keeps on giving!

Really, there are so many different recipes for fermented veg. But in case you’re stuck for ideas, here are three popular ones:

  1. Grandma’s cucumber pickles
  2. Garlicky pickled green beans
  3. Mixed vegetable turmeric sauerkraut

Treats

Treats and parties just go together. A plate of homemade cupcakes or a homemade pie is always appreciated.

Gluten-free donut muffins with cinnamon-sugar coating
Churro muffins

Here are a few unique treats that are either probiotic or involve fermentation!

  1. This sourdough cinnamon roll recipe is vegan-friendly
  2. Probiotic truffles are so melt-in-your-mouth amazing.
  3. Caramel date sauce is a fruit-sweetened and probiotic indulgence.
  4. Buttermilk-soaked churro muffins are delicious and gluten-free.

Condiments

I love fermented condiments. They last for a really long time in the fridge and are so versatile. Perfect for adding flavor to all sorts of meals.

Apricot mustard, apple mustard, blueberry mustard, plum mustard and more!
Apricot mustard

Here are a few condiments that make perfect gifts

  1. Hot and sweet fruit mustard
  2. Homemade hot sauce
  3. Zucchini relish
  4. Apple chutney
  5. Salsa
  6. Savoury plum sauce

Homemade Soda Pop

A flip-top bottle of homemade pop will definitely make your friends and family smile. Just be sure to keep these bottles in the refrigerator because a bubbly explosion is not the right kind of surprise.

Homemade ginger beer is a zero-waste option to sodas
Ginger beer

A bottle of your favorite brew is a perfect gift. But if you don’t make kombucha or water kefir, then here are three options that don’t need a starter.

  1. Old-fashioned ginger beer
  2. Honey fermented kvass
  3. Pineapple tepache

Alcoholic Beverages

If you’re into homebrewing, then why not make some seasonal bottles to share?

How to make hard cider with a mix of fruit juices
Hard apple cider
  1. Make hard apple cider from a bottle of juice.
  2. Chocolate oatmeal stout is an earthy and rich beer.

Fresh Cheese

Cheese is always appreciated. Why not impress everyone by making your own cheese!

How to make Boursin-style cheese from milk kefir
Herb and garlic kefir cheese

Here are a few simple cheese recipes you can make without any special equipment or supplies.

  1. Overnight cultured cream cheese
  2. Overnight cultured goat cheese
  3. Boursin-inspired kefir cheese
  4. Marinated yogurt cheese

Sourdough Bread

A rustic loaf of sourdough bread is beautiful and delicious.

How to make a sourdough focaccia for a chewy, delicious flatbread
Focaccia

Here are three recipes that are a bit fancier than your usual sandwich loaf:

  1. Pain de campagne is a rustic loaf of French bread
  2. This Tuscan-style focaccia is party perfect.
  3. Barmbrack is an Irish mixed fruit and cinnamon bread. It makes amazing toast.

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