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46 Mason Jar Food Gifts That Are Easy But Thoughtful

The best kind of gift is a full stomach.

By , Hannah Doolin and
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Parker Feierbach

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No one will be mad about receiving an edible gift this holiday season. Homemade eats (or drinks!) are thoughtful and take time to prepare. An added bonus? They're a low-budget option to still show someone how much you care during the gift-giving season. you could even print out the recipe on card stock and attach it to the jar with ribbon so they can recreate the dish at home. It's like an extra gift on top of the delicious present. These mason jar picks will be a winner for your friends, fam, and co-workers, promise!

Looking for even more edible gifts? Try our best gifts for foodies gift guide or cookie swap ideas. We've also got recommendations for all types of food and drink lovers out there. Try the gift guide for coffee lovers, presents to get a wine drinker, gifts for people who love tacos, whiskey, Starbucks, and so many more.

1

Homemade Caramel Sauce

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Parker Feierbach

Trust us, it's way easier than you think!

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2

Hot Sauce

fermented hot sauce made with fresno peppers and garlic
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

An unexpected, yet super hot gift for all your friends and family.

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3

Bloody Mary Pickles

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Brandon Bales

Brunch is about to be LIT.

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4

Chocolate Cream Pie In A Jar

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Chelsea Lupkin

A little graham cracker crust on the bottom, plus layers of whipped cream and chocolate pudding, make this dessert damn decadent.

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5

Bacon Jam

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Chelsea Lupkin

Your loved ones are going to go ham for this bacon jam.

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6

Gin and Tonic Pickles

Food, Drink, Cucumber, Ingredient, Vegetable juice, Caipirinha, Plant, Juice, Limonana, Limeade,
Alexa Payesko

You can never say no to a boozy pickle.

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7

Canned Peaches

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Parker Feierbach

Can be used for baking later or snacking now.

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8

BBQ Sundaes

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Chelsea Lupkin

You can make the ingredients in bulk, then divide up for everyone on your shopping list.

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9

Five Layer Dip

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Ethan Calabrese

With a bag of tortilla chips, this gift is so easy.

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10

Red Hot Flavored Vodka

Flavored Vodkas
Jonathan Boulton

When a small mason jar isn't enough, turn to one of these larger jars.

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11

Apple Pie Vodka

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Jonathan Boulton

This is how fall lovers get their drink on.

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12

Frito Pie In A Jar

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Ethan Calabrese

All the deliciousness of a Frito pie but even easier to eat.

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13

Taco Salad In A Jar

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Ethan Calabrese

Layers on layers of taco goodness.

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14

S'mores Snack Mix

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Courtesy of A Night Owl

Mini marshmallows FTW!

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15

Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix

Food, Dish, Buttercream, Cuisine, Dessert, Sugar cake, Icing, Ingredient, Baked goods, Sprinkles,
Courtesy of Life, Love and Sugar

Everyone should have a jar of this mix in their pantry.

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16

Cinnamon Candied Almonds

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Snack, Ingredient, Almond, Cookie, Nut, Walnut, Dessert,
Courtesy of Cooking Classy.

Crunchy, sweet and totally addictive.

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17

Candy Cane Vodka

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Chelsea Lupkin

Give your vodka a holiday twist!

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18

Quick Apple Pie Moonshine

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Courtesy of Call Me PMC

Way better than bringing a bottle of wine to the party.

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19

Avocado Pickles

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Jon Boulton

Your love of all things avocado just hit a new level.

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20

Traveling Noodles

Traveling Noodles
Jonathan Boulton

A savory snack that's easy to take anywhere.

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