10+ Holiday Ingredients To Stock Up on Now

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The holidays require a lot of prep! Here are some of what I stock up on:

  • eggs

  • fresh cranberries

  • nuts

  • canned pie fillings

  • flour

  • sugar

  • butter

  • various spices

  • broths

  • canned vegetables

  • dried pasta

  • rice

  • canned fruit

  • baking chocolate

  • coffee

  • tea

  • wine

  • various kinds of cheese

  • Baking essentials: Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, butter, chocolate chips, vanilla extract

  • Canned goods: Cranberry sauce, canned fruit (like peaches or pears), canned vegetables (like green beans or corn), tomato sauce, tomato paste

  • Protein sources: Turkey or ham (if planning a large meal), canned tuna, chicken breasts

  • Spices and seasonings: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper

  • Beverages: Coffee, tea, wine, sparkling water

  • Other staples: Nuts, dried fruit, pasta, rice, olive oil, broth

  • Apple Pie Spice — perfect for pies and more

  • Peppermint — Extract, Candy, Candy Canes

  • Cream of Tartar — it’s best to buy fresh each year for the best-tasting meringues

  • Nuts — walnuts and pecans are typically used in holiday baking

  • Almond Bark — great for candy-making

  • Food Coloring — red, green, holiday colors

  • Pumpkin Pie Spice — a must-have at holiday time

  • Sprinkles — these are a must-have in every pantry

  • Extracts — Vanilla, Almond and Peppermint

  • Lollipop Sticks — great for cupcake toppers as well as candy-making

  • Recycled Containers — Save your containers to store cookies, etc.

  • Foil Bread Pans — I love the mini bread pans for gift giving

  • Take-out Boxes — Perfect for gift-giving or sending home leftovers with guests

  • Glass Jars — Great for giving hot cocoa mix, teas etc.

  • Plastic Treat Bags — Perfect for school treats