What should you serve for Christmas morning brunch when you want to enjoy the morning, too? Build the meal around one warm dish and a few toppings guests can help themselves to. Finch + Fennel jams, preserves, and syrup make it easy to offer variety without cooking a separate breakfast for everyone.
Whether you are feeding overnight guests or sitting down after opening presents, these ideas bring sweet and savory choices to the same table. Choose the combinations that fit your family, and prepare serving dishes and utensils the night before.
Set out a biscuit-and-jam board
Serve warm biscuits, croissants, or toast with butter and two contrasting spreads. Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves brings sweet-tart fruit flavor, while Maple & Bacon Jam offers a smoky, savory-sweet option.
Put each spread in its own small bowl with a separate spoon. Offer sliced fruit alongside the bread, and let everyone build the breakfast they want. This is also an easy way to make a simple bakery purchase feel thoughtfully served.
Give French toast a blueberry topping
Make your favorite French toast or waffles and serve Small Batch Blueberry Syrup on the side. The blueberry flavor adds a fruity alternative to the usual breakfast toppings.
Keep the toppings flexible: fresh berries, yogurt, or a little whipped cream can sit beside the syrup. If you are making a baked French-toast casserole, follow a reliable recipe for the base and let guests add syrup after serving.
Build a savory breakfast sandwich
Layer cooked eggs and cheddar into biscuits or toasted bread, then finish with a small amount of Maple & Bacon Jam. Its maple and smoky bacon flavors bring sweetness and savory depth to the sandwich.
Bacon & Apple Jam is another option if you prefer apple alongside the cheese. Set up the components separately for a casual brunch rather than assembling every sandwich before the family is ready to eat.
Add crunch to the egg course
Sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning over scrambled eggs or avocado toast. Sesame, poppy seeds, onion, garlic, caraway, and coarse salt supply familiar bakery-style flavor in a simple finishing step.
If you serve this alongside the jam sandwiches, keep the amount light and taste before adding extra salt. A bowl of fresh fruit balances the richer bread, cheese, and egg dishes.
A little spice for a cozy morning
For a seasonal variation, use Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning Blend in a pancake or French-toast recipe designed for warming spices. You can also stir a small pinch into yogurt and taste before adding more.
You do not need every idea on one menu. A warm French-toast dish, a small bread board, and eggs will give guests plenty of choice. Keep the jars handy for the rest of the holiday week: the blueberry syrup works with yogurt, and the maple bacon jam can become tomorrow's sandwich spread.