Candied Popcorn

The other day I wasn't sure what to make for my ladies I visit monthly. I decided to make some of this candied popcorn.

In a large pot add:
1/8 C. oil

Heat for 3 minutes on medium high.

Add about 3/4 C. popcorn Kernels.

Cover with lid and slide back and forth while popping.

When it is done popping, take off heat.

Pour into a large bowl.

On the stove in a pot add:
1/4 C. butter
3 Tbsp. corn syrup
1/3 C. sugar
1 (3 oz) box jello (any flavor you would like)

Boil for 10 minutes, stirring continually.

Pour over popcorn.

Stir and coat popcorn well.

Dump onto a greased cookie sheet.

Put into a preheated 300 degree oven for 10 min.

Allow to cool.

Break apart with hands.

Put in an airtight container.

Improvised recipe from one I found online.

You can make a few different flavors and mix after they have cooled.

This is pretty tasty!

Cheese cake in a jar

On our ziggycafts.blogspot.com my sister posted a link for pumpkin cream pie in a jar like this. I thought, "Why not do cheesecake in a jar?" So, I did and the girls I gave them to loved them. I did Cherry Cheesecake and Blueberry cheesecake.

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

Crush 1 1/2 Pkg.s graham crackers in a food processor, (or in a ziplock bag and a rolling pin)
In a bowl put crumbs with 3 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 C. melted butter. Stir until well incorporated.
Press in the bottoms of 8 small, clean jars
Put on a pan and bake in the oven at 350 for 6-8 minutes.

Cheesecake filling:
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 C. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. pie filling juice, to tint and flavor a bit

Beat together until smooth.
Gently spoon in jars.

Fill the rest of the jars with your favorite pie filling. Top with lid and a cute ribbon. I just made labels on my computer and glued on. Chill until given.

Enjoy.

White Chocolate Caramel Apples (or Pears)

Love these! And my great friend Laurel shares a great tutorial on how to make this yummy treat. It really is perfect for the fall. Check it out over at House Full of Monkeys.

Healthy Gift Basket

The other day a brought a few birthday baskets to a few of my good friends. These baskets were greatly received and made me want to give more of these gifts away.

Ingredients:
Basket (I like to buy mine at local thrift stores for a dollar or two. Some material or a cloth in the bottom. Assorted fruit. Can also add freshly baked bread or rolls. I also tied a few balloons to the side.