One of the easiest and most meaningful gifts to give any holiday season is gifts in a jar. Mason jar gifts include everything from homemade jams and jellies to spice mixes and everything in between. We’ve got ideas galore for your ease and gift giving needs.
Easy Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas
Give jars of the jams and jellies you’ve canned. Naturally this is easy and likely already in the pantry.
Combine several jars of jam with a loaf of homemade bread in a basket or box for a simple but lovely and always welcome Christmas gifts or even housewarming gifts.
Jars full of homegrown and dried herbs are an amazing way to share the garden with friends and family who like to cook.
Giving someone a mix in a jar is a kind way to give them a meal when time might be short.
Homemade balms, salves, and other body products are a great DIY gift for the folks in your life looking to live more simply and naturally.
Where to Get Jars
Regular old canning jars work great as vessels for your gifts in a jar recipes. However, there are many other frugal and lovely choices.
Hit thrift stores and look for interesting jars with tight fitting lids. Just be sure to give them a good washing before using.
Reuse old jars from things you’ve purchased. Again, clean them out well, remove old labels, and perhaps cover up the lids with some cloth or paper to hide branding.
How to Decorate
Keep it simple by combining the jar gifts in a basket with like things. Give bath bombs with a nice washcloth as an example.
Make nice labels either on the computer or hand drawn.
Use ribbon or natural twine to wrap around the jars.
Gifts in a Jar Recipes
Jams, Jellies and Other Sweets
Perhaps the original gifts in a jar, homemade jams and jellies are ideal for gift giving and sharing the garden with loved ones.
Honeysuckle Jelly
Honeysuckle jelly is a sweet, mild flavored flower jelly. It's truly the flavor of summer in a jar.
Plum Jam
A tart yet sweet and lightly spiced spread plum jam with orange and cardamom is full bright flavor sure to delight.
Vanilla Raspberry Jam
Sweet and warm this vanilla raspberry jam is amazing on cookies and peanut butter sandwiches alike.
Creamed Honey
Creamed honey, also called whipped honey, spun honey and churned honey, is a thick spreadable honey that is easy to make at home.
Drinks
Jars are ideal containers for tea blends and drink mixes.
Homemade Instant Mocha Mix
Fill your morning mug quickly and easily with this instant mocha mix that also makes an amazing gift!
Homemade Chocolate Mint Tea Blend
Combine homegrown dried mint with cacao nibs and black tea for a delicious blend sure to please.
Nourishing Hot Cocoa
Hot Cocoa is always a welcome treat, make it easy for folks with a nourishing version you can feel good about giving and drinking.
Dairy Free Cappuccino Mix
Give someone you love a fancy coffee drink that is natural but skips the dairy, if necessary.
Herb & Spice Mixes
Give the foodies in your life homemade, natural spice mixes. These can be a great way to share homegrown dried herbs, as well.
Make Herb Salt
Make herbed salt from homegrown herbs as another way to share the garden harvest in a frugal, practical, and always welcome way.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
This homemade pumpkin spice mix recipe is perfect for all your favorite fall treats.
DIY Poultry Seasoning Recipe
Help someone season their roast chicken or turkey dinners naturally and simply with this blend.
Mulling Spices Recipe
This Mulling Spices Recipe is filled with warming and aromatic spices and makes such an easy and welcome gift.
Homemade Mustard Dry Rub
Give meat lovers a dry mustard rub for their favorite cuts.
Snacks
Jars make the perfect vessels for sharing homemade snacks like candies and flavored nuts.
How to Make Homemade Candied Ginger
Flavorful and with some health benefits this is a candy you can feel good about giving.
Toffee Candied Peanuts
A crunchy sweet treat is often the perfect gift for many.
Spiced Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Crunchy and full of dark cocoa these almonds are great snack for co-workers.
Food / Baking Mixes
Give someone the gift of a super easy, homemade meal with these mixes.
Pancake mix in a jar
This simple mix gives someone an easy and delicious homemade breakfast. It even comes complete with printable labels to help you get the gift together in a hurry.
6 DIY Mason Jar Overnight Oat Recipes
Give someone you love breakfast in jar. All they need to do is add milk and let it sit in the fridge overnight and have breakfast ready to go when they wake up.
Brownie Mix Recipe
Make this DIY brownie mix for easy desserts straight from the pantry or to give as gifts during the holiday season and beyond.
Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix
Whip up an easy chocolate cake mix to make homemade chocolate cakes in a hurry or to give away as gifts.
White Cake Mix Recipe
Skip the boxed cake mix and whip up your own homemade white cake mix with this easy recipe that results in an delicious dessert!
Bath & Body Products
Help loved ones take care of themselves and their bodies by giving them luxurious and natural bath and body products.
DIY Coffee Scrub
The coarse coffee will help remove dead skin and will smell great at the same time.
Easy Lavender DIY Oatmeal Milk Bath Recipe
Soothe and moisturize the skin with milk and herbs that will also smell good and relax the mind at the same time.
DIY Body Butter for Healthy Skin
Help someone soothe dry, irritated skin with a nourishing rich homemade body butter.
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Peppermint is an energizing scent to give folks and this sugar scrub comes together in no time making it perfect for last minute gifts.
Gifts for the Home
Fill jars with useful gifts, loved ones can use for the their homes.
How to Make Beeswax Candles in Jars
Jar candles are an easy candle craft for beginners to make that require only a few materials. Beeswax candles made in mason jars are attractive and add beauty anywhere they are used. Jar candles can be used as emergency lighting or to add ambiance to the atmosphere of your home.
DIY Potpourri with Dried Rose Petals
Give someone a good smelling jar that will lift spirits with the scents of rose and citrus.
Transform Recycled Jars into Pretty Decor, Candle Holders, or Gift Packaging
Use the jar itself as the gift by decorating it for candle holders and more.
Ball Mason 32 oz Wide Mouth Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12 Jars.
Quart size mason jars are great for gifts in jars such as cookie and brownie mixes.
Ball 4-Ounce Quilted Crystal Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12-2 Pack (Total 24 Jars)
Small, 4 ounce mason jars are perfect for gifts such as candles, bath salts, and tea.
Weck 741 - 0.25 Liter Mold Jars with Lids - 6 Rings and 12 Clamps
Weck jars are unique and safe for canning and for using for any other gift in a jar.
Wisdompro Fancy Shape Stickers Labels for Essential Oil Bottle and Food Jars - 8 Sheet (256Pcs) - Small
Make sure to label the jars with cute labels. This assortment has a label size for almost gift in jar.
Carol L
Friday 3rd of November 2017
For the "other" breads, do you have specific recipes or can you just use your own recipes?
Shelle Wells
Monday 6th of November 2017
Hi Carol, you can use your own recipes in the jar. I would test it out ahead of time so you can adjust for cooking time. Be sure that you do not fill the jar with batter more than halfway until you've done a test and know how much your own recipe expands.
Michelle
Wednesday 1st of November 2017
I like your ideas and recipes but I can’t save them to Pinterest, says the picture is to small. Can you change that?
Shelle Wells
Thursday 2nd of November 2017
See if it works now, Michelle