Baker Gift Box

A fantastic baker's gift bundle for a friend or family member:

1. Island Spice All-Purpose Seasoning: This versatile blend is perfect for adding a savory kick to cookies, muffins, and even quick breads. It likely contains ingredients like garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper, which can add depth and complexity to baked goods.

2. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning: Don't be fooled by the name! Jerk seasoning often contains warm spices like allspice, nutmeg, thyme, and chilies. A sprinkle of this in banana bread, pumpkin cookies, or even chocolate brownies can add a unique and delicious twist.

3. Island Spice Herb Season All: This blend is likely to contain a mix of dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano. These herbs can elevate savory scones, focaccia bread, and herb-infused crackers.

4. Ginger Powder: Island Spice offers pure ginger powder, a classic baking spice that adds warmth and a touch of zing to gingerbread cookies, carrot cake, and even pear tarts.

5. Ground Cinnamon: Another readily available spice at Island Spice Canada, cinnamon adds a familiar and cozy flavor to apple pies, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake.

6. Vanilla Extract : Island Spice Canada Vanilla Extract. This luxurious addition to the gift basket, allowing bakers to create frostings, cakes, and cookies with a rich vanilla flavor.

It sounds like your friend or family member enjoys warm and comforting flavors. With that in mind, I suggest a recipe for Gingerbread Spiced Baked Apples. This recipe utilizes the Island Spice All-Purpose Seasoning, Ginger Powder, Ground Cinnamon, and Vanilla Extract to create a delicious and heartwarming dessert.

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or your preferred kind)
• 1/4 cup Island Spice All-Purpose Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the apples: Wash and core the apples, leaving about 1/2 inch at the bottom intact.
3. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the Island Spice All-Purpose Seasoning, ginger powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts (if using).
4. Stuff the apples: Fill the center of each apple with the spice mixture, pressing it down gently. Top each apple with a few pieces of butter.
5. Bake: Place the apples in a baking dish and pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the dish. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbly.
6. Add vanilla: Remove the apples from the oven and drizzle with vanilla extract.

This recipe is perfect for a cozy evening and can be easily customized to your liking. You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.