Holiday Mason Gift Jars make a simple, sweet Christmas present for co-workers, neighbors and friends. With this tested-tried and tasty recipe for pretty layered Pecan Pancakes made with Bob’s Red Mill wholegrain favorites, you’ll have everyone singing merry tunes over breakfast, all season long.
Every year the panic sets in. OMG! It’s the day after Thanksgiving!
What am I going to get the kids for Christmas?
What am I going to get the sisters?
The moms?
The dads?
The hubs?
The neighbors?
The co-workers?
THE SISTERS?!
If you get holiday gifting dread, too, fear not. We’ve got you covered with 2 quick and simple homemade treats guaranteed to be adored by everyone you gift them to. First up…Homemade Pecan Pancakes in a Jar!
Every year when my kiddos were young, our family would attend a lovely outdoor Christmas nativity at a local church, then tuck ourselves inside booths of a favorite diner and treat ourselves to Pecan Pancakes for dinner.
I’ve always associated Christmas with this sweet tradition. It makes me think of time together. Of swirling snow and twinkle lights. Of kids pink-cheeked with anticipation for the coming holiday cheer.
So this year, I wanted to find a way to gift the goodness of this tradition to our favorite friends and family. So we hopped into the kitchen and conjured a totally tasty homemade version, using Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix, oats, coconut sugar and wholegrain flour.
As with every recipe we make with Bob’s Red Mill, we love knowing every ingredient is made with whole grain nutrition and fantastic flavor. Which makes it all the more fun to share, since every time we make something with Bob’s Red Mill, we know we’re making something we can be proud of—from first stir to last bite.
Click to print PDF
To make these jars extra-simple, you can click + print the labels above. Then copy onto your favorite paper. We went with brown kraft paper, but any color you love will do.
Tie with a bow and a sprig of rosemary, and you’ve got a pretty splendid present that makes the best darned Pecan Pancakes you’ve ever tasted.
FAQ’s
What can I put in a glass jar as a gift?
Just about any baked recipe can be made into a gift jar. Take your favorite recipe and layer the dry ingredients, then top off any extra space with “add-ins”. Or use an existing recipe which has been tested for a jar (like this one) and swap out the nuts and chocolate chips for holiday M&M’s or your favorite pancake stir-ins.
How do you make a Christmas jar?
A simple way to turn any jar recipe into a holiday gift jar is to tie it with a big bow and add a sprig of fresh rosemary or faux holly berries. Mistletoe is cute, too!
What makes a pancake fluffy?
A happy combination of flour, eggs and baking powder make for the fluffiest pancakes. The easiest way to ensure a fluffy pancake is to buy a pre-mixed pancake mix, like Bob’s Red Mill Pancake flour.
What is the recipe of pancake?
A basic pancake mix include flour, egg, baking soda, milk or buttermilk. The ratio is important here, so find a recipe that’s been tested for the outcome you prefer. Fluffy, crepey, or flapjackky…every recipe offers different textures.
What are pancakes made of?
Basic pancakes are a combination of flour, eggs, milk and baking powder. For this recipe, we’ve added in a splendid combination of oats, chopped candied pecans and chocolate chips.
What is the best pancake mix?
Bob’s Red Mill products are our families favorite mixes. Their Pancake Mixes makes perfectly fluffy pancakes and can be turned into waffles, too. Added bonus: Bob’s Red Mill has a gluten-free pancake mix. So allergen-friendly eaters can enjoy breakfast, too!
Do pancakes need baking powder?
Yes! You’ll need a leavening agent like baking powder to make your pancakes fluffy and fantastic.
Holiday Gift Jar Pecan Pancakes
Makes 1 jar
in a 1-quart mason jar, layer in this order:
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill coconut sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
candied pecans, chopped
chocolate chips
Top with just enough pecans and chocolate chips to fill the jar to the brim. Then cover with lid, tie with a bow and toss that label on. Time to gift! And Happy Holidays!