Load up on mason jar gift ideas with this HUGE List of Unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes!
On the hunt for some easy Homemade Gifts In Jars Recipes??
DIY Gifts in a Jar Recipes are always fun to make… and Mason Jar Gifts are ALWAYS fun to receive, too!!
Spoil your best friends, family, and teachers any holiday this year with some sweet Homemade gifts… made with love! Go grab some Mason Jars and let’s get started!
From food mixes to beauty products, and candles to canning recipes, check out this huge list of unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes that are so EASY to make…
Gifts in a Jar Recipes
Related: Frugal Gift Ideas or Everyone on Your List!
What Can I Put in a Jar as a Gift?
There are SO many fun ways to give gifts in a jar! Here are some easy mason jar gift ideas your friends and family will love…
- Baked Cookies
- Bath Salts
- BBQ Sauce
- Body Butter
- Brownie Mix
- Candied Nuts
- Candles
- Cookie Mix
- Homemade Candy
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- Jam
- Mug Cake Mix
- Pancake Mix
- Salsa
- Salt Scrub
- Seasoning and Spice Blends
- Sourdough Starter
- Sugar Scrub
What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About These Mason Jar Gift Ideas…
Crystelle writes: “Oh my! I’ve never seen soooo many great ideas for gifts in a jar… I love mason jars. These ideas are fantastic!!”
Lisa writes: “I love them all!”
Marie writes: “This is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen. Thank You for such a great list.”
Diane writes: “So many cute ideas!”
Patti writes: “Nothing says love more than a hand created gift – especially one that involves food or body/beauty care!”
Dawn writes: “Homemade gifts are the best!! So many fun ideas here!!”
Sharon writes: “When I’ve received these gifts in a jar, I was happy to receive them and always enjoyed them.”
Mason Jar Candles & Candle Holders:
Easy Homemade Soy Candles
Sarah writes: “I did lavender scent. This was a super easy project!”
DIY Mason Jar Candle Holders
Stacy writes: “I can put tea lights in the jars, flowers, or my cotton stems. Love them! Easy to make!”
Cozy Fall Mason Jar Candles
Shannon writes: “Turned out so nice. I added an apple scent candle and it added a great smell to the room.”
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Canned Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
These easy mason jar recipes make the most delicious gifts…
Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe
Strawberry Jam Recipe for Canning
Carole writes: “Best recipe ever! And I’ve tried loads! Tastes fresh as anything!”
Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam
Christie writes: “I love how delicious and flavourful this easy jam is!”
Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning
Crockpot Peach Butter Recipe
Tara writes: “This is my second year doing this recipe. Guaranteed you won’t be disappointed. It’s delicious!”
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe
Sally writes: “Best freezer jam ever! Super easy!”
More Food Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar
Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”
Best Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe
Cindy writes: “I made these and will not buy box brownie mix again! Thanks for sharing!”
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
Cornbread Mix Recipe
Katherine writes: “The mix is such a fun gift idea!!”
Sourdough Starter Recipe {Quick & Easy Homemade Bread Starter}
Nancy writes: “I love sourdough bread overall, but a loaf can get expensive so easily. Pretty cool that you can also share the starter as a gift as well!”
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
Amber writes: “I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!”
French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Leanne writes: “I just made this. And it is DELICIOUS!”
Copycat Nesquik Recipe
Spice Mug Cake Recipe
Linda writes: “This was a nice easy recipe. It makes a little cake the size of a cupcake”
Lemon Mug Cake Recipe
Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Nicole writes: “I’ve made a couple of these jars for presents – they are delish!”
Almond Joy Cookie Mix in a Jar
Lucy writes: “I made these for party last night I didn’t come home with even a crumb. Easy recipe, and sinfully delicious.”
Reese’s Pieces Cookie Mix
Heather writes: I love these ideas that my small kids can help with. It is a cute easy inexpensive way to give gifts! Love it!”
M&M Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Kaylee writes: “BEST COOKIES EVER.”
Triple Chip Cookie Mix
Jean writes: “These make wonderful gifts.”
Heath Toffee Cookie Mix
Melanie writes: “Super yummy and so easy to make. Kids and adults loved them!”
Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift
Elle writes: “Awesome recipe – made a jar for my mother for her birthday!”
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Mix
Erin writes: “I made these because we needed a simply out of the ordinary dessert. My family loved them! They were gone at the end and we all fought for the last one.”
Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Cookies in a Jar
Joy writes: “I have made these four times in two weeks they are sooooo good. I just keep taking them to different events”
Butterscotch Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Jane writes: “This is my go to holiday or occasion cookie. So easy and so tasty.”
Strawberry Coconut Cookie Mixes in a Jar
Amy writes: “Beautiful, easy gift idea!”
Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Jennifer writes: “AMAZING! So easy and so yummy!”
Coconut M&M Cookie Mix
Tara writes: “They are delicious! Thanks for the yummy recipe!”
Easy Crockpot Applesauce
Kelli writes: “The best applesauce my family has ever had.”
Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe
Jan writes: “These make great Christmas gifts”
Crockpot Spicy Apple Butter
Deanna writes: “I have 4 apple trees and make this every year.”
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Recipe
Tonya writes: “Very yummy! Had to make two batches for the family. Will go on everything from toast, biscuits, or scones.”
Easy Basil Pesto Recipe
Homemade Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade Hickory BBQ Sauce Recipe
Easy Homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe
Best Steak Seasoning Recipe Ever {5 Easy Ingredients}
Burger Seasoning Recipe {Cheeseburger Paradise}
Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Best Chicken Rub Recipe
Chili Seasoning Mix
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Blender Salsa Recipe
Easy Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Gluten-Free Cheerios Snack Mix
Chocolate Trail Mix Recipe
Cranberry Trail Mix Recipe
S’mores in a Jar Recipe
No-Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies
Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar
Pistachio Pudding Pie in a Jar
Energy Boost Gift in a Jar
More Gifts in a Jar Mixes + Recipes
Spa Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Lotion Bar Recipe
Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar
Easy Whipped Body Butter Recipe
Lavender Body Butter Recipe
DIY Jasmine Body Butter Recipe
Peppermint Body Butter Recipe
DIY Orange Sugar Scrub
Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub with Vanilla
Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe
Jasmine Coconut Sugar Scrub
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Lovely Lavender Sugar Scrub
Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe
Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe
DIY Coconut Salt Foot and Body Scrub
Pink Grapefruit Bath Salts Recipe
Orange Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe – Creamsicle Swirl
Homemade Jasmine Bath Salts
DIY Lavender Bath Salts
Vanilla Bath Salts
Peppermint Bath Salts
DIY Lemon Bath Salts
Candy Gifts in a Jar Ideas :
DIY Wedding Favors: Hugs and Kisses!
Mint to Be – Wedding Gift in a Jar
I Love You To Pieces!
Office Gifts in a Jar :
How to Make a Pretty Flower Pen
Pretty Paper & Book Page Markers…
Gifts in a Jar for Kids :
DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar!
Save, Give, Spend Mason Jars
Non Food Gifts in a Jar Ideas :
Bridal Survival Kit Gift in a Jar
DIY Snow Globe Gift Card Holder… in a Jar!
Homemade Survival Kit
Memories in a Jar :
The Blessing Jar {count your blessings!}
Beach in a Jar!
Gift Jar Toppers :
Using Cupcake Liners for Jar Toppers!
Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids
DIY Photo Lids for Gifts in a Jar
Valentine’s Day Gifts in a Jar Recipes:
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Gift in a Jar
Red Hots Valentine’s Day Gift in a Jar
Mint to Be Gift in a Jar
Another cute idea is to fill up an 8 oz. mason jar with Lifesaver Mints & attach a label: “You and Me are Mint to Be”
Easy Valentine’s Day M&M Gift in a Jar!
Gift in a Jar: M&M’s {something sweet for your Valentine!}
Gift in a Jar: Hugs & Kisses
Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Candles
Easter Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Easy Easter M&M Gift in a Jar
Easter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Spring Kisses… in a Jar!
Peeps Pops in a Jar
A Jelly Bean Prayer
Easter Mason Jar Candles
Fall Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Fall Mason Jar Candles
Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies in a Jar
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Easy Homemade Soy Candles
Mason Jar Candles – Let it Snow!
Mason Jar Christmas Candles
Peppermint Bath Salts
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe
Candied Walnuts Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts Recipe
Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe
Candy Cane Bark Recipe
Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Milky Way Cookie Recipe Mix in a Jar
Christmas M&M Cookie Mix
Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Easy Ginger Snap Recipe
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids
How to Paint Mason Jars :
Painted Mason Jars with Chalk Paint
DIY Painted Mason Jars {With Mod Podge & Food Coloring}
Where to Get Mason Jars Cheap:
So, are you wondering where to find mason jars? Frugal friend Danielle asked…
“Does anyone have suggestions for finding the jars on a good deal? Where do you have the best luck finding the jars? Thanks!?”
If you stock up throughout the year, you really can score some amazing deals on canning jars! Here are a few of my favorite sources…
- Amazon
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. {wash out after dinner & reuse}
- Grocery Stores
- Joann
- Mom or Grandma’s Cupboards
- Target
- Thrift Stores
- Tractor Supply
- Walmart
- Yard Sales
Jackie writes: “I see them at Goodwill all the time.”
Judy writes: “I find all kinds of jars at Goodwill, Auctions sales and yard sales, I wash and clean them good and that way all I have to get are new rings and seals ”
Maddy writes: “Goodwill is a great place to find mason jars and other pretty jars for cheap. Especially on their half priced Saturdays! If you will not be canning with them, you just need to wash everything with hot, soapy water. If you are short on funds for jars, but have extra fabric sitting around, you can put some mixes in bags, then wrap in a circle of fabric and tie with ribbon.”
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So do you have a fun Gift in a Jar idea or favorite Mason Jar Gift recipe??
Leave a comment & share!
Melissa @ Melissa Made That says
My mother-in-law LOVES to bake, and LOVES homemade gifts. And my father-in-law loves BBQing, smoking meats. (I am so blessed with in-laws who appreciate homemade gifts!) So many of these would be perfect for them, and I’m always looking for ways to show my appreciation for the ways they are always there for us.
That little jellybean and Peeps jar is too stinkin’ cute too! Perfect for Easter for the kids (though I might get plastic “jar” mugs from Dollar Tree for little ones.)
Thanks for these awesome ideas!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Melissa… I’m so glad you’re enjoying the easy gifts in a jar! That’s so sweet that your in-laws love receiving homemade gifts, too. They sound amazing!
Rebecca Dillon says
Great collection of last minute gift ideas for Christmas!
Heidi says
Thanks, Rebecca… so glad you liked the gifts in a jar ideas! 🙂
LAVADA PLEDGER says
thanks
Tina says
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Heidi says
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Sharon Rhodes says
While looking for little gifts to make and sell at holiday festivals, I stumbled very happily onto your fabulous site. So many wonderful ideas. I had to make a shopping list!!! I have canned 180 jars of jam, jellies and pickles to sell and have jars left over.Thank you so much.
Heidi says
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Sharon! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the gifts in a jar ideas! 🙂
Nancy James says
Love the ideas! Great gifts to make.
Heidi says
Thanks, Nancy… have fun crafting!
Doreen says
Thank you so much for all of your recipes! You have something for everyone. I love the decorations, as well. I put a link to your site from my blog on class mothers gift ideas. I had made these for my children’s teachers years ago- a very rich chocolate chip cookie. The teachers still say how good they were years later. Thank you again.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much, Doreen! 🙂
Teresa says
Oh my, these all look so wonderful. I am going to give some of these a try. Thanks for this post!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Teresa! Have fun making your mason jar gifts this year!! 🙂
Suzanne R. says
This is such a great site! Thank you so much for the tips and tricks.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Suzanne! 😉
dianne says
AWESOME IDEAS AND GREAT SUGGESTIONS!
Heidi says
Thanks, Dianne… have FUN making your gifts in a jar! 🙂
Barbara Mays-Stock says
Great ideas for salts and scrubs! Thank you!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Barbara… so glad you’re liking the salt and scrub recipes!
Jill Martin says
This website is awesome…has TONS of good ideas.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Jill! 😉
susan says
What great ideas!! We have a very large family. 3 grown children who have managed to produce 22 grandchildren!!
Thanks for your help!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Susan… have FUN making your gifts in a jar!
Christy Rivers says
I love these ideas. I have so many different ideas to do now. Time to get my Craft On!
Heidi says
So glad you like the ideas, Christy… have fun crafting!! 🙂
The Well Tended Nest says
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Michaela Harvot says
I used the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix jar to make for my hostesses for my baby shower. We are having a girl and naming her Reese so I thought this idea was super cute to give to my hostesses. Thanks for the idea!
Heidi says
Oh what a cute idea, Michaela… I love that!! 😉
Crystelle says
Oh my! I’ve never seen soooo many great ideas for gifts in a jar… I love mason jars… 🙂 These ideas are fantastic…!!
Heidi says
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Crystelle! I sure do LOVE mason jars, too! 😉
Marie says
This is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen Thank You for such a great list.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Marie! I’m so glad you like the fun ideas! 😉
Edie Maynard says
Love these ideas. I do The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life every year and to raise money for the event, I’m going to sell the candy in the jar for Valentines day. Thank you and know you are helping people to have “less cancer and more Birthdays”
Rebecca says
What a fantastic collection of ideas! I am inspired to create one this week.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks, Rebecca! Have FUN making your gifts in a jar!! 😉
~ Heidi
Betsy @ Anna Nimmity says
This is one of my favorite sections of your blog, Heidi. It seems like there is something new each time I come back. Thanks!
Prachi Goswami says
Dear Heidi,
The ideas were great. Many teachers love cards. I had a great teacher’s day idea. We did it at school.
Most teacher love junk jewellery and handbags. Get them. For a smaller budget, by a geometry kinda plastic pouch which can be pulled out or anything of the kind. Put a small artificial rose, red pens, pencil and anything u like in it. The teachers r gonna love it. On the other hand, take a pink coloured handmade sheet, write a msg on it with black bold marker and outline it stylishly with white fluid or whitener pens. The message better be short on the first page. Inside paste a sheet on half side with the teacher’s and class’ pictures. On the side left write a msg or poem. I made one myself. At the back, write her name. You can also take cake and chocolates. Try it once!!!
Deb Stillman says
Love homemade gifts
marcia s says
I LOVE this site !!! What excellent ideas !! I can not stand to just throw away jars and interesting bottles into landfills !! Will share your site with all my friends and enjoy our time making these things. Love the recipes !!
amanda says
Thank you for sharing the Amish Friendship Bread recipe. My husband just requested it the other day and I could not find my recipe….
I love gifts in a jar, both to give and receive. Thank you for posting these wonderful ideas!
rebecca @ beurrista says
What an excellent collection of ideas!
Breck Thennes says
To Samantha regarding the Amish Friendship Bread — do you have the recipe to start the bread? I’ve never actually started one, but just recieved a bag & passed it along.
Thanks!
Breck Thennes says
Nevermind, I found it!
jenny stroup says
I am looking for a recipe for something like this that has powered sugar and some other ingredients in it and you mix it with cream cheese and buttern it also has chocolate chips in it and goes well with graham crackers. I’ve had it but need the recipe for it! Anyone know what I’m talking about??!
Tracy | Screaming Sardine says
What an awesome list! Thanks so much for putting it together. 🙂
Pinning and tweeting it out.
Cheers,
Tracy
Melissa S says
Thank you for putting all these great ideas in one place. I am making all Christmas gifts this year.
Lisa says
I really like the sea shell jar. I lost my recipes for both those&I can’t find them. Also does anyone have the recipe for the friendship bread?it goes into a zip lock bag&you squeeze it everyday&add ingredients on certain days then at some point you can bake it but you can also give starts to people.its been years but I loved that bread.I believe it was a sweet bread recipe
Samantha says
Amish Friendship Bread
by unknown
Do not use any type of metal spoons or bowl for mixing. Do not refrigerate. If air gets into the bag, let it out.
It is normal for the batter to rise, bubble, and ferment.
Day 1: Do nothing. This is the date on which you receive the bag. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
Day 2: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 3: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 4: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 5: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 6: Add to the bag 1 C. flour, 1 C. sugar, 1 C. milk. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
Day 7: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 8: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 9: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 10: BAKING DAY! Mix and divide the starter as follows:
Pour entire contents of bag into large non-metal bowl and add: 1½ cup flour, 1½ cup sugar, 1½ cup milk.
Measure out 4 separate batches of the starter batter, 1 cup each, into 4 separate Ziplock bags (one gallon
size). Keep one for yourself and give the other 3 to friends along with a copy of this recipe/instructions.
Pre-heat oven to 325°. To the remaining batter in the bowl, add:
3 eggs
1 cup Canola oil
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 cups flour
1 large box instant vanilla pudding
Grease or butter 2 large loaf pans and mix an additional ½ cup sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon. Dust the
greased pans with half the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Pour batter evenly into the pans and sprinkle the top
with remaining sugar mixture.
Bake for 1 hour. Cool until bread loosens from sides of pan and turn out to serving dish.
If bag isn’t passed on to a friend on the 10th day, be certain to tell recipient which day the bag is at when
given to them. If you keep a starter bag for yourself, you will be baking every 10 days.
PLEASE NOTE
If you give your starters all away, you will have to wait until someone gives you back a starter or you can
google how make your own starter. This is not my recipe – it is a copy of a recipe that was passed on
to me – and now passed on to you.
If you’d like to reprint this recipe, you can downloaded it at TheHappyZombie.com/pdf/amish.pdf
Brenda says
Wha is in the first part that you get from someone else. I might start some and pass it on. It is the holidays coming up.