9 Homemade Hostess Gifts For Summer

By Jenn Segal

With so many summer gatherings and parties on the horizon, it’s time to think about hostess gifts. You can always bring a bottle of wine, but a homemade gift is so much more personal, especially if it’s from your own kitchen.

Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickles

These refrigerator pickles are a huge crowdpleaser and they’re so easy to make — no sterilizing jars or special equipment required.
Perfect Pound Cake

Elegant and simple, this rich and buttery pound cake is like the little black dress of dessert.
Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is a tangy and creamy cheese spread that’s often referred to as the pâté of the South. Your recipient will love it!
Granola

Homemade granola that boasts huge crunchy clusters is perfect for snacking or spooning over lightly sweetened Greek yogurt.
Almond Biscotti

These almond biscotti are everything you want biscotti to be: buttery, lightly sweet, crunchy, and delicious any time of day!
Roasted Tomato-Peach Jam

Sweet and savory, this tomato-peach jam is delicious on burgers or served alongside grilled meats, sausage, fish, or cheese.
The Best Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

Perfect for summer road trips, this is the best homemade jerky recipe, and it’s easy to make without any special equipment.
Coconut-Lime Mexican Wedding Cookies

A twist on the classic Mexican wedding cookie, these shortbread-like cookies are flavored with lime, coconut, and ground pecans.
Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Rolled in coarse sugar, these sophisticated pecan shortbread cookies are long on buttery, nutty flavor.