🎄 Christmas is fast approaching... and with him the eternal questions: what gift to give to the family? What can I get for Secret Santa?
If you're short of ideas or have a small budget, don't panic: we're here to help!
Here is 5 ideas for homemade, delicious gifts that are simple to make and are sure to please, without breaking the bank.
1 – The Sos Cookies Kit: for the less cooky among us 
It’s THE easy gift that always has a great effect: a pretty “SOS Cookies” kit in which all you have to do is add an egg and butter. Presented in a jar Color Screw, it can then be reused to store cookies... if there are any left!
To make this kit, you need:
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1 jar Color Screw 1 L
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150 g of flour
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1 tbsp. teaspoon of baking powder
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1 tbsp. teaspoon of salt
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1 sachet of vanilla sugar
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85 g of sugar
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50 g of chocolate chips
To add during preparation:
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1 egg
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85g butter
Estimated cost:
€2.24 for the ingredients + €4.30 for the jar.
2 – The jam orange: for tasty breakfasts! 
Offering homemade jam means offering a little happiness every morning.
Whether you choose a classic version or add a touch of spices like cinnamon (perfect for prolonging the magic of Christmas), your loved ones will enjoy it!
👉 Find our recipe here! https://www.leparfait.com/fr/blogs/recette/confiture-doranges
Estimated cost for 6 jars:
€8 for ingredients + €8.99 for jars, or approximately €2.83 per jar.
3 – Soup of Pumpkin and lemongrass : a little warmth heart of winter 
What's more comforting than homemade soup when it's cold?
Offering a bottle of pumpkin prepared with love is offering a moment of sweetness ready to warm up any winter evening. Simple, healthy… and so appreciated!
👉 Find our recipe here: Pumpkin and Lemongrass Soup – LE PARFAIT® | OFFICIAL SHOP
4 - Veal pâté: ideal for an aperitif!
Warning: with this gift, there is a high risk that it will be eaten immediately!
Ideal for lovers of gourmet aperitifs, homemade veal pâté is a sure bet.
👉 The recipe is available here : https://www.leparfait.com/fr/blogs/recette/pate-de-veau-maison?_pos=3&_psq=pat%C3%A9&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Estimated cost for 6 terrines:
Around €15.64 for ingredients + €14.90 for jars, i.e. €5.09 per terrine.
5 – Clementines with brandy
A deliciously retro and terribly elegant gift!
Brandy clementines require a little patience, but the result is well worth it. Still consume in moderation!
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Active preparation: 45 minutes
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Maceration: minimum 2 months (ideally 3 to 6 months)
🧺 Ingredients:
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10 to 12 untreated clementines (small to medium)
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400 g of sugar
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400 ml ofwater
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1 vanilla pod split (or 1 star anise for a spicier version)
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1 cinnamon stick (optional, but very festive 🎄)
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Approximately 700 to 800 ml of white brandy (or fine, marc, or vodka at 40–45°)
👩 Step by step preparation:
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Prepare the fruit:
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Wash the clementines carefully and dry them.
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Prick them 3 to 4 times with a fine needle so that the syrup penetrates well.
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If they are large, you can peel them raw for a more refined finish.
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Prepare the syrup:
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In a large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil.
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Add the split vanilla pod and cinnamon.
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Leave to simmer for 5 minutes, then add the clementines.
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Leash poach over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until they become slightly translucent.
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Leave to cool completely in the syrup.
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Put in jars:
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Gently arrange the clementines in the sterilized jars.
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Pour the syrup until the fruit is two-thirds covered.
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Complete with brandy until the clementines are perfectly covered.
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Closes airtight.
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Maceration:
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Store the jars in a cool, dry place away from light.
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Let it rest at least 2 months before tasting.
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Gently shake the jars every 2 to 3 weeks to mix well.
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