34 Delicious Mason Jar Gift Ideas

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34 Delicious Mason Jar Gift Ideas1/34 Winning Cranberry Chip Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Cranberry Chip Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from traditional Christmas cookies…but don’t wait until December to make them. My family requests them all year-round. Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 82 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g

Now: Stock up on versatile 1-quart jars for all of your gifting needs

protein. Shop Now: Stock up on versatile 1-quart jars for all of your gifting needs. 2/34 Peanut Butter Brownie Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Brownie Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I discovered this recipe in our local newspaper, and when I gave it a try, my family loved it. While you can pack the dry ingredients into any kind of quart-sized container, a glass jar lets the pretty layers show. Cover an ordinary canning-jar lid with special fabric to customize the

gift for an occasion or the season

gift for an occasion or the season. —Lynn Dowdall, Perth, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 270 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Shop Now: We love these hinged jars for easy layering. If you’re loving these mason jar gifts, try these mason jar flower arrangements. 3/34 The Best Marinara Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Marinara Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 9 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe with a friend

to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes

to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now we like to make huge batches—we’re talking 220-pounds-of- tomatoes huge—and then give jars along with a pound of pasta as gifts around the holidays. Knowing this sauce is made from the heart with the best possible ingredients makes me feel good about giving it to my family and friends. —Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Consider these gourmet food gift ideas, too. Shop Now: Fill your own spice

jars (and label them, too)

jars (and label them, too). 4/34 Plum Conserve 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Plum Conserve Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired with cheese as an appetizer, and makes a great dessert topping for ice cream or pound cake. —Ginny Beadle, Spokane, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 5/34

It’s a quick and easy gift idea that’s appreciated any time of year

Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Mix 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brown sugar and spice and everything nice—like cinnamon, coconut, oats and chips—are layered together in pretty jars of yummy, ready-to-bake cookie mix. It’s a quick and easy gift idea that’s appreciated any time of year. Remember to include preparation instructions and a list of any additional ingredients needed with your gift tag. – Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 90 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/34 Pumpkin Butter 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Biting into this spiced butter on a hot biscuit or toast is absolutely heavenly. With a dash of whipped cream, you might think you were eating pumpkin pie! —June Barrus, Springville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 42 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 7/34 Pickled Red Onions 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Red Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home

I put them on everything and they keep for weeks, if they last that long

Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone should have a jar of this pickled red onion recipe in their refrigerator at all times. I put them on everything and they keep for weeks, if they last that long. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 8 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 free food. Craving a regional dish? These are the best food gifts to order from each state. 8/34 A Cup of

Instant coffee works fine as a substitute for the brewed, if you like

Coffee Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 batch (about 3-1/2 cups mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mix is easy, delicious—and full of the flavors teachers need to get through their day! Instant coffee works fine as a substitute for the brewed, if you like. —Deborah Dubord, Fayette, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 374 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 9/34 Double Hot Horseradish Mustard Test Kitchen Approved Double Hot Horseradish Mustard Recipe photo by Taste

My family enjoys spicy food and hot mustard is a favorite

of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1/2 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family enjoys spicy food and hot mustard is a favorite. We crave this in sandwiches. —Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 74 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Shop Now: These mini jars are the perfect size for mustard. 10/34 Bourbon Peach Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 3 half-pints Go to Recipe

Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip

From the Recipe Creator: Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/34 Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies 1 Review Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 batch (about 4 cups mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son absolutely loves cashews,

so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them!

so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes a great gift for friends, co-workers and teachers; all they have to do is add butter, vanilla and eggs. —Richard Hatch, Glen Burnie, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 104 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/34 Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A close friend once gave me a jar of trail mix that was

absolutely delicious

absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close to the original and is truly one of my favorite snacks! —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 176 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 13/34 Hot Pepper Jelly 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift. For a milder

It also makes a wonderful gift for nut lovers on your

flavor and different color, substitute a green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers for the habaneros and green food coloring. —Richard Harris, Kingston, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoon: 59 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/34 Cashew Brittle 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Brittle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3/4 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like this quick and easy recipe because it doesn’t require a candy thermometer. It also makes a wonderful gift for nut lovers on your

list. —Rhonda Glenn, Prince Frederick, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce: 184 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/34 Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 10 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was an afterthought, but I received so many great compliments from family and friends that I made sure to write down the recipe.

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