18 Unique Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas with Recipes
Looking for creative Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas? These simple and thoughtful gifts are perfect for any occasion. From sweet treats to meals, there’s a homemade jar for everyone on your gift list. Grab your favorite recipes and surprise your friends and family with it. I’ve included FAQs and tips at the bottom of the page as well as a must-have supplies list for easy-to-grab essentials.
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Must-Have Supplies for Your Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas
Mason Jar Sweet Treats
I love a good oatmeal cookie recipe. Try these for a super easy mason jar cookie gift.
This granola would be great for breakfast, a quick snack, or as a dessert topping.
How delicious does this cheesecake look? What a fun gift to give.
I have a few family members that love a good popcorn gift. This will be a fan favorite. A caramel corn with a gingerbread twist.
I always love getting candied pecans while at fairs and festivals. Now I know that they are pretty easy to make and would make a great gift.
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic and who wouldn’t want to receive a cookie in a jar mix as a gift. It makes baking homemade cookies so easy! Oldie but a goodie!
Brownies are always a crowd-pleaser. Having a large batch of brownie mix ready to go makes making those homemade goodies so much easier. Give this one as a gift or keep it for yourself.
Drink Mixes
I am so excited to try these drink mixes. We make different shakes and drinks around here and it is so nice to have everything premixed and ready to go. I don’t know how I’ve never thought to do this before. I feel like a whole new world of meal prepping is opening to me. This is a great twist on the classic homemade mason jar gift ideas.
This is the recipe that I am most excited about in this whole list! I LOVE chai tea lattes but have never tried to make one at home. I can’t wait to make this one and I can’t see myself giving it away! 😆
This seems like protein shake meets hot chocolate and I can’t wait to try it. Who wouldn’t love a delicious hot chocolate drink that is actually adding to your protein count too?
What a great idea for the cappuccino drinkers in your life!
Meals
I love the idea of having meals in a jar. Anything to help make my life easier and avoid eating our on those busy evenings! Homemade mason jar gift ideas don’t have to be only desserts, throw in some easy to grab meals and mixes too!
Chicken soup is a classic! It’s delicious and so healthy. Make this with rice, noodles, or just eat in plane whenever you need an easy and delicious meal. I always get compliments when I give these away!
Healthy and easy breakfast options are hard to come by. These look so good, even your kids will like them.
Another soup in a jar! This one sounds really hearty and delicious.
Making pancakes is a family favorite breakfast and having a pancake mix ready to go makes it that much easier.
Other Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas
These homemade mason jar gift ideas didn’t quite make it into the other categories so I made a special place for them here. I promise you’ll love them just as much as the ideas in the other categories!
This pumpkin pie spice is a game-changer for your pumpkin recipes. Anyone would be lucky to get this mini jar as a gift!
This would be a great host gift for the next party you attend. They could even serve it at the party.
A yummy snack that you can enjoy without the guilt.
Health granola cluster are the perfect addition to my morning yogurt. Sometimes you just need a little crunch!
FAQs & Tips about Mason Jar Gifts
What can I put in mason jars to give away?
The options for what you can put into these jars to give away are literally endless. If you didn’t get enough ideas from the links above, here are some more.
- Foods: cookies, cake mixes, layered dips, soup mixes, hot chocolate mix, etc.
- Skincare Products: bath salts, scrubs, lotions, etc.
- Craft Supplies: beads, crocheting supplies, DIY craft kit, sewing supplies, etc.
- Home Decorations: dried flowers, small plants, etc.
- Smaller Gift Sets: tea bags, chocolates, mini candles, etc.
How can I decorate the jars for my homemade mason jar gift ideas?
Decorating your gift jars can be a lot of fun and can show some of your creative personality. Have fun with ribbon, twine, paper, or fabric around the lids. Use stickers, washi tape, tags, or labels to add details of the contents or just decorate the jar. This could be a great way for kids to help make the mason jar gifts.
How long do the gifts’ contents usually last?
- Dry Mixes: Dry food mixes can last up to 6 months if they are sealed properly and don’t include any perishable ingredients.
- Already baked/made treats: Freshly made treats usually will last about a week as long as they’re airtight. The item might need to be refrigerated.
- Skincare/bath products: Depending on how they are stored bath products can last several months. Make sure to keep water out of them!
What type of mason jars are best for these homemade mason jar gift ideas?
Different gifts call for different jars! Quart-sized jars are probably going to be the most common for cookies, pancakes, brownies, etc. because a lot of ingredients go into each batch. Smaller jars can be used for drink mixes and other things depending on how much you want to put in each jar.
- Regular mouth jars are great for dry mixes because they are easily poured out.
- Wide-mouth jars are better for bigger items like already baked cookies, candles, or soaps.
- Mini mason jars are great for candy, bath salts, homemade spices, etc.
- Decorative jars are great if you want to add some extra flair for any of your gifts.
How to personalize your gifts.
Personalize your gifts by adding handwritten notes, decorating the jars, and creating personalized labels a special message or the recipient’s name. You can also make your mason jar gifts extra special by personalizing the contents of the jar to match the recipient. For example, base your content on their favorite foods, hobbies, and personal tastes.
What is the average cost of these types of gifts?
Depending on what you’re adding to your jars, homemade mason jar gifts can be relatively inexpensive and quick to make! The cost can be between $5-$15 if you’re making things like cookie mixes, drink mixes, or skincare products. These can be really affordable ways to make personalized gifts for everyone on your list.
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