101 Gifts in a Jar Recipes! (Fun Homemade Mason Jar Gifts)

Load up on mason jar gift ideas with this HUGE List of Unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes!

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!!

Marie writes: "This is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen"

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 baking mixes and canning recipes to beauty salts & scrubs, and candles to seasoning blends, these quick & easy homemade gift ideas are the perfect way to check some more gifts off your list!

Go check out this huge list of unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes that are so quick and EASY to make…

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What Can I Put in a Jar as a Gift?

Wondering what to gift in a jar?  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

Mason Jar Gift Reviews

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!!”

Sandi writes: “This is so fun for kids to help make for their teachers!”

Sharon writes: “When I’ve received these gifts in a jar, I was happy to receive them and always enjoyed them.”

Baking Mix Gifts in a Jar

Baking mixes make the perfect mason jar Gifts for Foodies!  While you’re making them, be sure to make some extras and stock your pantry at the same time!

Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar

Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”

This Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar Recipe makes the perfect gift!  You could even attach a whisk to the gift as a sweet little add on!

Best Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe

Laurynn writes: “Easy to make. I like how few ingredients it needed!”

Who knew Homemade Brownies from Scratch were SO easy to make?  Once you know how to make this mix, you’ll never go back to store bought boxes again.  And it makes the sweetest little Brownie Mix in a Jar!

Cornbread Mix Recipe

Katherine writes: “The mix is such a fun gift idea!!”

This easy cornbread mix makes the BEST Southern Skillet Cornbread you’ll ever try!

Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Peppermint Bath Salts

Rebecca writes: “Such a cute holiday gift idea and great way to unwind from the stress of the season.”

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Rebecca writes: “So quick and easy to make. Great for dry winter skin. And perfect for homemade gifts.”

Lotion Bar Recipe

CoCo writes: “These would make such great Christmas gift ideas”

Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe

Kathrine writes: “Perfect DIY body care for the winter season!”

Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar

Brenda writes: “Wonderful idea – I’m going to use this idea for some Christmas gifts”

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

Rebecca writes: “A great gift idea for the holidays. And so easy, too!”

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Leanne writes: “I just made this.  And it is DELICIOUS!”

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Tasia writes: “This is such a fun gift idea!”

Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe

Elena writes: “Best jam ever!!!  I’m obsessed!!!”

Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

Marcy writes: “Delish! I’m new at canning. This was a very easy recipe. It came out perfect & delicious!”

Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Natalie writes: “Easy to follow instructions. Tastes delicious!”

Easy Freezer Jam Recipe

Glenda writes: “Definitely the best, easiest and perfectly wonderful strawberry jam that I have ever tasted! You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Try it, you’ll love it!”

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe

Jennifer writes: “SO good and SO easy!”

Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

Natalia writes: “A lovely idea for a yummy gift!”

Candied Walnuts Recipe

One reader writes: “These are delicious to snack on and give away as gifts ”

Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts Recipe

Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe

Denise writes: “Super easy and ultra yummy”

Candy Cane Bark Recipe

Denise writes: “I made this for my children’s teacher gifts and it was a huge hit, and so inexpensive and easy for me.”

Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Elizabeth writes: “Tried these this weekend and boy are they amazing!!”

Christmas M&M Cookie Mix

Dina writes: “I made these jars – they are great.”

Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Debbie writes: “I make these all the time – people love them”

Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Jennifer writes: “AMAZING! So easy and so yummy!”

Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

Tracy writes: “I make these all of the time.  My husband is a chef and he loves them.”

Easy Ginger Snap Recipe

Easy Homemade Soy Candles

Diane writes: “Perfect for Christmas gifts!”

Mason Jar Candles – Let it Snow!

Mason Jar Christmas Candles

Patty writes: “This is a great idea and I will be able to give something from the heart without spending a fortune. Thank you so much. You gave me back my Christmas spirit!”

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…

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

Tina writes: “Perfect recipe. Turned out great. Nice flavor. Easy. Will definitely make again”

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!”

Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe

Judee writes: “I wouldn’t mind getting it as a gift. Looks so delicious.”

More Food Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Here are some more of the Best Food Mixes in a jar that make the sweetest little gifts!

Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar

Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”

Best Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe

Laurynn writes: “Easy to make. I like how few ingredients it needed!”

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Tasia writes: “Perfect when you just need a little chocolate cake treat!”

Lemon Mug Cake Recipe

Kathrine writes: “It was delicious!”

Spice Mug Cake Recipe

Linda writes: “This was a nice easy recipe. It makes a little cake the size of a cupcake”

Vanilla Cake in a Mug Recipe

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

Angie writes: “Turned out great!”

Copycat Nesquik Recipe

Angie writes: “So simple and quick to make!”

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!”

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.”

Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Jennifer writes: “AMAZING! So easy and so yummy!”

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

Amanda writes: “Very easy and simple and delicious”

Homemade Crockpot Cranberry Sauce

MiKala writes: “We’ve done this for the last handful of years. It’s awesome. Also as leftovers, when chilled, it sets up like a jelly. It’s so good on biscuits.”

Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

Lynn writes: “YUMMY! I made this today & my husband went on & on about it. I’m already looking forward to more!!”

Homemade Hickory BBQ Sauce Recipe

Mike writes: “The sauce has just the right amount of smoke and sweet. I will never buy bottled sauce again, period!”

Easy Homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Donna writes: “Made this bbq sauce, tastes great! Thank you.”

Best Steak Seasoning Recipe Ever (5 Easy Ingredients)

Darrell writes: “Used if or years – it’s also good on chicken”

Burger Seasoning Recipe

One reader writes: “Really good! My husband and I loved it.  All in all, great burger seasoning!”

Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe

Kate writes: “This is absolutely delicious!  My husband said he loved it after one bite!”

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Bree writes: “WOW, is it sensational! It’s now our go-to mix, since it imitates our favorite by Lawry’s.”

Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Christy writes: “This is really good seasoning!!”

Best Chicken Rub Recipe

Alexa writes: “The BEST dry chicken thigh rub ever – it is SO easy and SO delicious!”

Chili Seasoning Mix

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Arlene writes: “This is a very good recipe.”

Blender Salsa Recipe

Kim writes: “This is the best!!”

Easy Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Melissa writes: “Amazing!”

Gluten-Free Cheerios Snack Mix

Jessica writes: “I love this stuff, it’s the best!”

Chocolate Trail Mix Recipe

Michelle writes: “Love this! So healthy and wholesome!”

Cranberry Trail Mix Recipe

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Lotion Bar Recipe

Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar

Pamele writes: “They look like a gift I’d like to receive myself! And also send to my friends and family! Thanks!”

Easy Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Donna writes: “I make body butter every year for Christmas gifts. It is highly popular & I often get the empty jars back hoping for refills.”

Lavender Body Butter Recipe

Shonda writes: “Just made it. Smells delightful.”

DIY Jasmine Body Butter Recipe

Peppermint Body Butter Recipe

DIY Orange Sugar Scrub

Tiffany writes: “Love love love!  The smell is amazing. Better than Bath and Body and smells like an orange creamsicle!”

Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub with Vanilla

Jeanette writes: “I tried it and now my hands are super soft!”

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Danielle writes: “This stuff is great. People love it for little Christmas gifts!”

Lovely Lavender Sugar Scrub

Crystal writes: “Loved it. Super easy to make and works great.”

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Tiffany writes: “This is an awesome homemade gift idea”

Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe

Pink Grapefruit Bath Salts Recipe

TayMarie writes: “Really relaxing. Will make more soon.”

Orange Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe – Creamsicle Swirl

Homemade Jasmine Bath Salts

Carien writes: “It was super easy to make and smells heavenly.  I made a big batch as gifts”

DIY Lavender Bath Salts

Carrie writes: “This was so easy to make. Now I can make gifts for everyone.  Thank you for sharing this.”

Vanilla Bath Salts

Kathrine writes: “It went very well and I even mixed it up and used different fragrances for some.”

Peppermint Bath Salts

Cristina writes: “I have tried this recipe many times and I give the bath salts to my friends.”

DIY Lemon Bath Salts

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I Love You To Pieces

Ariana writes: “I did this for my brother. He loved it!”

Non Food Gifts in a Jar Ideas

Bridal Survival Kit Gift in a Jar

Anne writes: “How cute! I love that it all fits inside of a mason jar, and it’s not so much stuff that it will break then bank.”

Homemade Survival Kit

Tara writes: “Such a great idea! I’ve done something along these lines for my parents”

Memories in a Jar

Beach in a Jar

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Gifts in a Jar Lid Ideas

Cupcake Liners make great lid covers for Regular Sized lids!

Simple take your cupcake liner (or muffin liner) ~ whatever you want to call it, flip it upside down, and affix the ring on the jar’s lid.

Now you’ve got a pretty top and cute little peekaboo ruffle for your Mason Jar Gifts!

Small circles of your favorite fabric make adorable lid toppers, too!  

You can even use circles cut from classic bandanas to make some seriously cute jar toppers, like I did with this Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!

Don’t toss those cards!

Old Christmas cards, birthday cards, etc. can make fabulous Gifts in a Jar lid toppers!  Simply cut out a circle from your favorite part of the card, and affix to the lid.  Cuteness!

Colored or patterned scrapbook papers work, too!

Or for Wide Mouth Jar Lids, a 6 inch Doilie makes the cutest topper!

Mary writes: “Awesome idea! I never would have thought of that. Thank you.”

Lynne writes: “I’ve been looking for a way to use up all my old christmas cards! (I have YEARS worth of them). Thanks.”

You can even use a printed photo to personalize the lid of your mason jar gift!

Using the silver jar topper piece as a guide, simply trim down your photos to a circle the same size as the jar topper.  (You can flip your photo over and lightly trace the jar lid to start with.)

Once you’ve filled the jar with the contents of your mason jar gift, place the silver jar topper on the jar, then the photo, then screw on the lid ring.

It’s as easy as that, and such a fun way to add a personalized touch to your Gifts in a Jar.

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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”

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Fall Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Becca writes: “A luxe recipe for Fall self care”

Fall Mason Jar Candles

Debbie writes: “Adorable… cute for gifts!”

Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

You’ll just need 2 simple ingredients to make these delicious cookie mix!  Talk about EASY!

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Arlene writes: “This is a very good recipe.  I made a big batch and use it in many baking recipes that call for cinnamon.”

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More Homemade Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Are you ready for some more easy jar recipes?  Here are a few more tasty ideas shared by your frugal friends…

Maddy writes: “Here is a Pudding Mix that doesn’t have to be layered:

Chocolate Pudding Mix Recipe

• 2 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
• 5 cups sugar
• 3 cups cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa

1. To Use: Make sure you wisk the mix in a bowl to get out any lumps before using.
2. Measure out 2/3 cup of mix in a medium saucepan.
3. Add 2 cups milk, one teaspoon vanilla, and one tablespoon butter.
4. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
5. Continue cooking and stirring for one minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.”

Heidi writes: “Here’s another Cookie Mix…

Ultimate Chippers Mix Recipe

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

>Layer ingredients attractively in any order into 1-quart food storage jar with tight-fitting lid. Pack ingredients down slightly before adding another layer.

>Cover top of jar with fabric: attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.  The gift tag should say:

• You’ll Need: 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 jar ultimate chippers mix

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until blended. (mixture may appear curdled.) Add cookie mix to butter mixture; stir until well blended.
3. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets for 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.  Makes 4 dozen cookies.”

Amelia writes: “Here is a Soup Mix I use, hope this will be helpful. 🙂

Instant Cream of Soup Mix Recipe

• 2 cups instant milk
• 3/4 cups cornstarch
• 1/4 cups instant chicken bouillon (I suggest low sodium?)
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

1. May be used for any recipe calling for a can of cream of mushroom, chicken or celery soup. Replace with 1/3 cup of mix and 1 1/4 cup water. Boil for a few minutes stirring often.

2. I recently used the mixture without boiling just adding straight into a sauce recipe and let it simmer into the mixture already simmering. It worked and was a bit quicker plus saved a pot to wash.

3. When giving as a gift I post the directions on the jar or bag. I keep the entire recipe glued on my jar I keep here at home for easy future reference.”

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
• Mom or Grandma’s Cupboards
• 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??

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