Biscotti in a Jar Gift Mix--A Gourmet Twist on the Bars-In-Jars Gift
Author: Nancy Baggett
If you can't find freeze-dried raspberries, freeze-dried strawberries may be substituted--either will give the biscotti an unusual berry flavor and color. If necessary you can even substitute chopped dried sweetened cranberries, which will work fine, but, of course, will lend a rather different taste. Tip: The recipe calls for completing the baking in two 4- by 8-inch loaf pans. If you think the recipient might not have these, simply supply two foil pans along with the jar of gift mix.
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Scant ½ teaspoon salt
  • Generous ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped dried sweetened cherries
  • ⅔ cup coarsely chopped freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
  1. Preliminaries: Set out a clear glass, transparent plastic or other attractive 1-quart or 1-liter jar, along with its lid. Set out a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil to use as a funnel. (If you have a funnel that fits the jar, by all means substitute that!)
  2. Center the flour, baking powder, and salt on a large sheet of heavy foil. Stir together until well blended. Using the foil as a funnel, pour into a 1-quart jar. Shake, then rap the jar on the counter to even the layer.
  3. Combine the sugar, almonds, and cinnamon on the foil, stirring to blend well. Add to the jar; shake and rap it to even the layer. Wipe down the jar sides, if necessary. Add the cherries, then the raspberries to the jar. Again shake and rap the jar to even the surface.
  4. If the jar will be shipped, firmly stuff the empty space at the top with crumpled wax paper. Attach a tag or card with the recipe instructions to the jar. Makes 1 quart of mix, enough for about 25 to 35 biscotti.
  5. Storage: The unopened mix will keep up to 1 month unrefrigerated, or 2 months refrigerated.
  6. For the label/tag to present with the jar, print out, then cut out the label below.
Recipe by KitchenLane at http://kitchenlane.com/2014/12/biscotti-in-jar-gift-mix-gourmet-twist.html