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Homemade Breakfast Gift BasketsHomemade breakfast gift baskets are wonderful gifts for many people and many occasions. They are especially nice as anniversary gifts, holiday gifts, wedding gifts, and many other occasions. 
This is also a good choice if you are going to visit someone who is under the weather, as a hostess gift, or just to say hello. Choose a small basket, place a cloth napkin or tea towel in the bottom, and fill it with jellies, herbal teas, gourmet coffee, shortbread cookies, etc. Add a couple of fresh muffins or scones and some fresh fruit at the last minute so they remain fresh. You can even make your own scones with this Blueberry Scones Recipe. I've also included gift decorating ideas for these scones. Actually, they are wonderful standalone gifts. If you don't care for blueberries, you can substitute raspberries,raisins, or dried cherries. And, they are easy to make and delicious to eat. Test them on your family and it will become a standard gift for neighbors, teachers, or most anyone. 
Next, follow these assembly and decorating tips for making gift baskets and you will have lovely homemade breakfast gift baskets. You will also find suggested filler products, decorating tips, learn how to various tie bows, and how to wrap your finished gift basket. Here are some gift ideas you may want to include in your homemade breakfast gift baskets: egg cups, an egg timer, silicone pancake turner, bagel slicer, kitchen or tea towels, pot holders, syrup pourer or pitcher, pancake, biscuit, muffin, or scone mix, maple or fruit pancake syrup, honey, small jars of jams or preserves, small boxes of cereal, envelopes of oatmeal, granola bars, gourmet coffee, herbal tea, fruit or spice scented candle. 
If you are looking for a romantic gift idea, then a breakfast-in-bed theme is a nice concept. Choose pretty baskets or breakfast trays. A bottle of champagne, a pair of champagne flutes, two linen napkins, a book of poetry, a cd of romantic music, chocolates, and scented candles are all nice gifts to include.
Another idea for homemade breakfast gift baskets is to make this granola mix in a jar. Line a wicker basket with a tea towel or fabric napkin. In addition to the granola mix include a bag of gourmet coffee beans or ground coffee, some herb teas, and top it off with some fresh oranges or other fruit. This recipe makes about six cups of granola. It will fill one quart and one pint jars; or three pint jars. 
1-1/3 cups unsweetened flaked coconut1/4 cup sliced almonds 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup maple syrup 2/3 cup golden raisins 2/3 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup chopped dried apples 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds and coconut in a jellyroll pan (or a cookie sheet with sides) and place in the oven. Toast for about 10-12 minutes, until the coconut is golden brown. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Toast the oats in the same pan, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Add to the bowl with the almonds and coconut. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and syrup and bring to a boil. Pour over the oats, coconut, and almonds mixture and stir well to blend. Transfer to the jellyroll pan and bake for 15 minutes, until the mixture is crisp. Let cool, transfer to a large bowl, and add the remaining ingredients. Place the cooled granola in airtight jars, add a label, and tie ribbon or raffia around the lid, if desired, as a decorative touch. This granola will stay fresh for about one month in airtight jars or other airtight containers.
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