California Cornbread Gift in a Jar
Delight your loved ones with the perfect homemade gift: California Cornbread Gift in a Jar! This charming DIY present combines the hearty flavors of yellow cornmeal, a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, and an optional kick of heat from jalapeño flakes, all elegantly layered in a 1-quart glass jar. Enhanced with dried parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous aroma, this easy-to-assemble mix bakes into a golden, moist cornbread in under 30 minutes. Simply attach a tag with simple baking instructions, and you've got a thoughtful, delicious gift idea that’s perfect for holidays, housewarmings, or anyone who loves the taste of California’s signature laid-back warmth. Pair it with chili, soups, or enjoy it on its own for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.6667 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Jalapeño flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
Instructions
In a clean 1-quart glass jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, jalapeño flakes (if using), and dried parsley. Use a spoon to gently level each layer before adding the next.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and decorate with ribbon or fabric for gifting.
Include a tag with the baking instructions: 'To prepare California Cornbread, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Empty the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, and 1/3 cup of vegetable oil or melted butter. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.'
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7042 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
