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Next-Level Baking: Gifts for the Passionate Home Baker

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I've found that expanding your baking reportoire often means buying very specific items and bakeware that you might not use again for quite a while, and thus feel guilty spending money on. These gifts, organized by price from low to high, are items t...
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Under $50

For when you're budget-conscious, or maybe you want to put a bundle together

 
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This set has a variety of tips to practice different piping techniques
Wilton Deluxe Decorating Tip Set, 29-Piece, Stainless Steel and Plastic
 
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Silicone baking mats make cleanup easy and distribute heat evenly across the pan so you don't get burnt bottoms
OXO 11.5"x16.5" Silicone Baking Mat: Oven & Dishwasher Safe, Red, Rectangle, Pastry & Oven Mat
 
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A madeleine pan is a great gift because it gives the recipient the excuse to try making them!
Sur La Table Madeleine Pan
 
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I bought these specifically to make cannolis in my air fryer and they turned out great!
Norpro 5.75" Stainless Steel Cannoli Pastry Forms Set 2 Sets
 
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These are quality pieces that are versatile for baking crumbles and all sorts of yummy desserts
2pc Stoneware Rectangle Baking Dish Set Cream - Figmint™
 
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I love stackable cooling racks--they help a large batch of cookies take up as little counter space as possible! Plus they're easy to clean
Home Collection 3-Tier Stackable Cooling Rack 15.75" x 10"

$50-$100

For when you want to get them something they wouldn't necessarily buy themselves

 
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Every burgeoning baker needs a quality double boiler to perfect melting chocolate and other candies
Classic Cuisine 1.5 Qt. Double Boiler Pot Set – 6-Cup Stainless Steel Saucepan with Vented Glass Lid & Measurements, Kitchen Cookware
 
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Nordic Ware is one of my favorite brands, and this pan has a beautiful design. A bundt pan is a great gift because a baker looking to try new things probably has a standard sheet pan or round cake pan but probably doesn't have a special bundt pan!
Nordic Ware Swirl Bundt Pan
 
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I love this pie dish design because most pie dishes don't have handles, and that leads to a thumb on the crust when you're taking it out of the oven!
Staub Stoneware Pie Dish, 9¼"
 
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The tall height on this cake stand accommodates multiple layers, plus a glass display is a great accent in any kitchen
Sur La Table Covered Cake Stand
 
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Dutch ovens are one of the most versatile baking items in any kitchen. Our Lodge Dutch Oven has lasted for years and is perfect for bread and other goodies
Lodge 6qt Cast Iron Enamel Dutch Oven Oyster: 6-Quart Capacity

$100+

For a big occasion or holiday (or maybe you just really want homemade ice cream)

 
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A must for any baker trying their hand at more serious bakes--this thermometer reads the temperature instantly, which is super important when you're baking something where seconds count--making a chocolate ganache, heating milk so it doesn't scald, e...
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer
 
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For the aspiring (or current) bread baker in your life--sized perfectly for a round loaf
Emile Henry Bread Pot
 
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Food processors are perfect for getting small pieces of fruit, making a crust from cookie pieces, or combining butter into a dough for something like biscuits or scones!
Cuisinart Core Custom 10-Cup Food Processor
 
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This amazing appliance will give your baker the chance to try their hand at making the ice cream and sorbet flavors they've always wanted to try
Ninja 0.5qt CREAMi Stainless Steel Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet Maker
 
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If you REALLY want to treat your baker (and they don't already have one) this is the end-all-be-all of baking gifts, and they will use it all the time! I know I do
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Red: 10 Speeds, Metal, Dishwasher-Safe, 325 Watts