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Whiskey Infused Maple Syrup Gift in a Jar +Free Printable Labels

October 11, 2018 | CRAFTING, FOOD, FREE PRINTABLES

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This is the time of year I start thinking about DIY gifts for the Christmas season.  I’m in love with my whiskey maple syrup recipe so I’m planning on gifting jars of it this year for the holidays and Christmas season.

 

Usually these type of DIY gifts take some thoughtful planning & time to create.  I’d rather get these completed before the crazy Christmas rush that starts the day after Thanksgiving.

 

If you like this DIY gift be sure to head on over to my huge list of EASY DIY Gifts That Assemble in Minutes!  This post is jam packed with unique, budget friendly ideas and coordinating free printables!

 

I’m really excited to share this easy DIY gift that isn’t a complete time or budget suck!  I’ve done all the hard work for you by color coordinating a beautiful handmade gift.  Better still….this DIY gift is completely universal!  You can give this gift package away to pretty much anyone who likes to eat food!  Here are just a few people I’m knocking off my list:

  • Neighbor gift

  • Girlfriend gift

  • Boyfriend gift

  • Teacher gift

  • Co-worker gift

  • Bachelor gift

  • Family gift

  • Eccentric, distant relatives who already own everything they need type gift!

 

 

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Look how beautiful this whiskey maple syrup recipe gift turned out!

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What would make this DIY Gift even better?  A FREE PRINTABLE LABEL!  Just print out our free printable labels onto card stock and place them under the sealing ring of the jar lid!  Everything coordinates perfectly! Check it out:

 

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Maple Syrup Recipe Gift Supply List:

Here is a list of what you’ll need with shopping links to the carefully color coordinated pieces that I used in this handmade gift.  My plan is to gift the jar of bacon-whiskey infused syrup with the cute striped piggy tea towel & olive wood spoon.  I tucked a small espresso spoon (for spooning the maple syrup out) behind the ribbon for a final touch.

 

  • Ball Quilted Crystal 4 Ounce Jars OR Ball Quilted Crystal 12 Ounce Jars

  • 4 Inch Espresso Spoons

  • Threshold Gray Stripe Kitchen Towel

  • Offray Monochromatic Stripe Ribbon in Grey

  • Olive Wood Spoon

  • 100% Real Maple Syrup

  • Pure Madagascar Vanilla

  • Scotch Double Sided Removable Tape

  • Top Shelf Whiskey of your Choice (Such as Templeton Rye Whiskey or Jamison Whiskey)

  • FREE PRINTABLE Jar Lid Label

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For this whiskey maple syrup recipe gift in a jar there are two potential options for jar gifts that fit the size of the recipe:

 

 

1. Fill smaller Ball quilted crystal 4 ounce jars (containing about two servings of maple syrup).  The syrup recipe below will fill about 3, 4 ounce quilted jars.

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2. Fill larger 12 ounce Ball quilted jars (that contain about 6 servings).  The maple syrup recipe below will fill 1, 12 ounce Ball quilted jar.

Whiskey Maple Syrup Recipe

 

This quick and easy recipe takes its inspiration from whiskey barrel aged maple syrup I’ve purchased in the past. I wanted to create something similar at home for less.  This make at home version costs less than half of what I was paying for the cask aged syrup.

Important Notes About this Recipe:

This recipe makes just over a cup of finished syrup.  The amount varies a little with the amount of cooking time.  If you want a rich flavored syrup that does not have a STRONG whiskey flavor I recommend that you simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.

 

If you want a STRONG whiskey flavor then I recommend that you simmer the syrup for only 10 mins.  Be sure to take some tastes along the way and stop the cooking process when you feel you’ve reached the desired flavor.  I wouldn’t exceed 15 minutes of cooking time because you will cook off too much of the whiskey.

 

I recommend that you use 100% grade A maple syrup and Pure Madagascar vanilla for maximum flavor.  I’ve found that Target’s Archer Farms Maple Syrup has the best value if you’re making a large amount.  Watkins Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract is my go to vanilla.  I’ve yet to find a vanilla extract that can compete with the flavor.

 

Okay, gather up your supplies & ingredients and lets get started!

 

Whiskey Infused Maple Syrup Recipe
Print Recipe
Servings
1 12 OZ Ball Quilted Crystal Jar
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Servings
1 12 OZ Ball Quilted Crystal Jar
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Whiskey Infused Maple Syrup Recipe
Print Recipe
Servings
1 12 OZ Ball Quilted Crystal Jar
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Servings
1 12 OZ Ball Quilted Crystal Jar
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 C Archer Farms Real Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 C Top Shelf Whiskey of Choice
  • 1 TBSP Watkins Madagascar Vanilla Extract
Servings: 12 OZ Ball Quilted Crystal Jar
Instructions
  1. Combine the maple syrup, whiskey and vanilla extract into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes for strong whiskey flavoring OR simmer for 15 minutes for a rich, hint of whiskey flavor (SEE RECIPE NOTES). Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  3. Fill each mason jar of choice with syrup and secure tightly with lid.
Recipe Notes

This recipe makes just over a cup of finished syrup.  The amount varies a little with the amount of cooking time.  If you want a rich flavored syrup that does not have a STRONG whiskey flavor I recommend that you simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.  If you want a STRONG whiskey flavor then I recommend that you simmer the syrup for only 10 mins.  Be sure to take some tastes along the way and stop the cooking process when you feel you've reached the desired flavor.  I wouldn't exceed 15 minutes of cooking time because you will cook off too much of the whiskey.

This recipe is easily doubled, tripled or quadrupled etc.

This recipe will fill 3, 4 ounce Ball quilted crystal Ball mason jar OR 1, 12 ounce Ball quilted crystal mason jar. Multiply the recipe appropriately to fill the amount of jars you need for gifting.

 

{Decorate Jars for Gifting}

Wrap Double Sided Tape Around Jar (to Hold Ribbon in Place)

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Wrap Striped Ribbon Around Top of Jar & Double Sided Tape

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Tie Two Knots and Trim Ends of Ribbon

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Tuck Espresso Spoon Behind Double Knot

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Voila!  The Very Beautiful Finished Product!

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I’m so delighted how this turned out!  All the colors work so well together….from the ribbon to the piggy tea towel to the olive wood spoon.  I know I would love getting such a well thought out gift!  I’d love to hear or see your DIY Christmas projects…I hope our handmade gift has inspired you to try making something special for the people in your life this Christmas!

 

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Comments

  1. Tami says

    December 18, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    What is the shelf life for the whiskey syrup

    Reply
    • Lisa | acountrygirlslife.com says

      December 18, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Tami…thanks for the question! I’ve had the last batch I made in the refrigerator for almost two months now and it still tastes the same. So this keeps for quite awhile! I’ve always kept it refrigerated and just warm it in the microwave before using.

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