49 Recipes Made in Mason Jars

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49 Recipes Made in Mason Jars1/49 Strawberry Shortcake 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 231 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 2/49 Easy Pickled

Apples Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 3/49 Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter

Creator: Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 590 calories, 47g fat (28g saturated fat), 247mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. 4/49 Pressure-Cooked Broccoli Egg Cups Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serving brunch? These delicious Instant Pot egg cups are filled with crunchy bites of broccoli and served

in ramekins

in ramekins. I promise your company will love this tasty recipe! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 274 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 375mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 5/49 Giardiniera 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet and tangy, this Italian condiment is packed with peppers, cauliflower, carrots and other crisp-tender veggies. It’s perfect to offer alongside pickles or olives on a relish tray. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup:

Then dress up the jars with homemade labels and ribbons for gifting

74 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 6/49 Red Velvet Jar Cake Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favorite during the holidays, but you can use any cake and frosting flavors you like. Then dress up the jars with homemade labels and ribbons for gifting. Don’t forget to tie a spoon to the jar; everyone likes to

dig right in!

dig right in! —Lillie Collier, Mobile, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 530 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 7/49 Wild Rice and Barley Soup Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let loved ones warm up on frosty nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, the mix looks just as good as the soup tastes. It’s one of many tasty Mason jar gifts you can stir up in your

Overnight oats are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings

kitchen. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 150 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 1267mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 8/49 Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Soon after I learned about overnight oats I decided to create a recipe with my favorite sugary combination: chocolate peanut butter. Overnight oats are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. —Anna Bentley, Swanzey, New Hampshire

This avocado lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 346 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein. 9/49 Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This avocado lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. This version has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original, and is made with buttermilk, avocado, fresh cilantro, spices, and lime for a tangy, zesty twist on a classic salad

Dairy-based salad dressings will last in the refrigerator for up to one week

dressing. Dairy-based salad dressings will last in the refrigerator for up to one week. Using freshly opened sour cream and buttermilk will help it last as long as possible.—Kelsey Reddick Smith, Knoxville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 56 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 10/49 DIY Ramen Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DIY Ramen Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This favorite ramen noodle recipe, prepared and served

in a canning jar, is a healthier alternative to most commercial varieties

in a canning jar, is a healthier alternative to most commercial varieties. Feel free to customize the veggies. —Michelle, Clair, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 380 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 11/49 Mild Salsa Recipe for Canning 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mild Salsa (Canning Recipe) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this salsa recipe from my sister, and my children and I have been making batches of it ever

We pair pint jars with packages of tortilla chips for zesty Christmas gifts

since. We pair pint jars with packages of tortilla chips for zesty Christmas gifts. When the kids give this present to their teachers, they can truthfully say they helped make it. —Pamela Lundstrum, Bird Island, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 14 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 12/49 California Roll in a Jar Test Kitchen Approved California Roll in a Jar Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a big sushi fan, but I

don’t always have time to make those intricate rolls at home

don’t always have time to make those intricate rolls at home. This jar is layered with my favorite California roll ingredients, so I can get the flavor I love without the fuss. —James Schend, Deputy Editor, Taste of Home Magazine Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 349 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. 13/49 Alabama White BBQ Sauce 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My boys use to spend their summers with their grandmother in the South.

I started making it at home

She would treat them to a meal at a restaurant that served Alabama white sauce over chicken and my family thought it was wonderful. I started making it at home and it always brings back memories of those summers in Tuscaloosa. This Alabama white sauce recipe should be applied only at the very end of your grilling or smoking because it will break down and separate if it is heated too long. —Sabrina Everett, Thomasville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 124 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/49

You’re probably going to want to have a batch in your fridge at all times!

Quick Pickled Radishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Quick Pickled Radishes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, barbecue or just about any sandwich you can dream of. Each sliced radish is just a little bit sweet, slightly crunchy and has an amazing amount of zing. You’re probably going to want to have a batch in your fridge at all times! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 11 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg

sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein

sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 15/49 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! 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

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