Gifts In A Jar
Gifts in a jar! These frugal consumable gifts layered in a glass canning jar, or Mason jar.
Mason jar recipes make easy homemade Christmas gifts. Topped with a colorful fabric circle and a printable gift tag, they're a welcome holiday treat.
Here is all you need to know to make gifts in a jar. Get started with our instructions, tips and mason jar recipes.
Brownies In A Jar
Ingredients
1 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jar
2⁄3 t salt
1 1⁄8 c flour, divided
1⁄3 c cocoa powder
2⁄3 c brown sugar
2⁄3 c sugar
1⁄2 c chocolate chips
1⁄2 c white chocolate chips
1⁄2 c walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.
2. Layer ingredients as follows:
2/3 t. salt
5/8 c. flour
1/3 c. cocoa powder
1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. white chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts
3. Close jars with lids and rings.
Attach ribbon and printed instructions:
Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9x9 baking pan. Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 3 eggs. Beat until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cake In A Jar
Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken flavored bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight jar decorated with a pretty ribbon.
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Turkey Noodle Soup
1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
8 cups water
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cups cooked diced turkey
Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup Mix and the water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Pancake Mix
3 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a 1 quart jar, combine all ingredients; seal, adding dried fruits; apples are especially good if necessary to fill small gaps.
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Pancake Mix
In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons salad oil. With fork, blend in 1 1/3 cup pancake mix until moistened but still lumpy. Cook on lightly greased griddle or skillet. Makes about 10 5 inch pancakes.
Chicken Coating Mix
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon ground marjoram
2 teaspoons ground rosemary
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well. Spoon mixture into a small airtight jar and label as Chicken Coating Mix Store in a cool dry place and use within 6 months. Makes about 1/2 Cup of mix.
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Oven Fried Chicken
Combine 1/2 teaspoon of mix with 3/4 cups unbleached flour
1/4 cup tnstant nonfat dry milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup of hot water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium bowl
Preheat the oven to 425F. Dip cut up fryer chicken in the batter that has been well blended. Place coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
Gingerbread Cookie Mix
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed brown sugar
Mix 2 cups of the flour with the baking soda and baking powder. Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. In a 1 quart, wide mouth canning jar, layer the ingredients starting with the flour and baking powder mixture, then the brown sugar, and finally the flour and spice mixture. Pack firmly between layers.
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Gingerbread Cookies
Empty contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend together. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 3/4 cup molasses, and 1 slightly beaten egg. Dough will be very stiff, so you may need to use your hands. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Decorate as desired. Makes 1 1/2 dozen
Instant Spiced Tea
2 cups powdered orange breakfast drink
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup instant tea
2 packages unsweetened lemonade mix
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix the ingredients and put them into a glass jar. Label the mix "Spiced Tea. Add 2 heaping teaspoons to 1 cup boiling water.
