Preparing dessert in a jar gifts can definitely help you save a lot of money this holiday season. The idea first came to mind when a very good friend of mine started packaging her prized banana pudding in mason jars to sell.
Previously she was making pans of the pudding as folks requested it but decided that maybe she could make more money by selling individual portions on a daily basis. She even put ribbons on the mason jar desserts, along with a sticker logo. Genius!
8 Frugal Dessert in a Jar Gifts to Give or Sell This Holiday
Since I want to help as many of you as possible get your side hustle on, I thought I’d create this round-up of great desserts that you can not only sell to make a little extra cash this holiday, but you can also give to your neighbors, friends, co-workers, and whoever else this holiday season.
These dessert in a jar gifts are sure to be a hit with everyone and you never know, folks may love them so much that you can turn these mason jar dessert gifts into a full-blown side-hustle just like my friend is doing. By the way, I told her she should sell them for around $6 to $7 a pop. That’s good side hustle money right there.
So, without further delay, let’s get into these 8 frugal desserts in a jar gifts to give or sell this holiday season!
Blueberry Cheesecake Mason Jar Dessert Gift from Small Town Woman
This mason jar food gift idea calls for blueberries, but we all know blueberries aren’t exactly cheap around the Christmas holidays. But all is not lost! Head to the freezer section and purchase one of those huge bags of frozen blueberries. Or if you follow my frugal living tips, you might have already frozen some fresh ones from the summertime to use in this recipe (you’re welcome).
Strawberry Shortcake Dessert in a Jar from Wholesome Yum
This dessert in a jar will definitely be a hit with your friends. I absolutely love strawberry shortcake. And again, don’t be afraid to try canned or frozen strawberries for this recipe to keep this a frugal gift idea.
Apple Crumble Mason Jar Dessert Gift Idea from Home Cooking Memories
Now, this dessert in a jar gift idea is super frugal because we all know apples can be super cheap. A bag of granny smith apples from Aldi year-round usually costs me a little under $4 and sometimes I catch them under $3.00. And the cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar? Pennies practically. So, if you’re looking for super frugal and tasty, this recipe is definitely the way to go.
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Mason Jar Dessert from Cooking with Carlee
This mason jar dessert gift is perfect for those of you who barely know how to work a stove. It’s a no-bake recipe that’s big on taste and is definitely frugal to make during the holidays. Cream cheese is on sale all the time during the holidays and if you’re looking to boost those savings, be sure to check the Ibotta app for any cash back rebates on the ingredients. Plus, you’ll receive a $10 welcome bonus when you redeem your first rebate:)
Peach Crisp Dessert in a Jar Idea from Flavour and Savour
Peaches are crazy expensive and not so tasty during the winter months, but again, I’d head to the freezer to make this tasty dessert in a jar for friends and family this holiday. Take a look at the ingredients this delicious recipe calls for because you’ll be pleased to find that all of the ingredients are super affordable, making this another one of the better frugal mason jar dessert gifts.
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Mason Jar Dessert Idea from Home Cooking Memories
Luckily, for this recipe it calls for canned pineapples and cherry, making it super affordable to grab during the holiday season. Those two items, along with the white cake mix are sure to be on sale this holiday, so if you’re making this one, stock up on ingredients! It’s super easy to make and I’m sure no one would mind receiving this dessert in a jar.
Fudge Brownie Lava Parfait Dessert in a Jar Gift from Beauty and The Foodie
This recipe isn’t for us novice bakers…the brownies are from scratch. But you could be lazy like me and make boxed brownies. However, I’m sure the ones from scratch will give it an extra wow factor if you’re really want to make and sell this mason jar dessert idea. In that case, follow the recipe to a tee and be sure to enjoy some of this decadent dessert for yourself.
S’mores in a Jar from Tonya Staab
This dessert in a jar gift is super easy to make and is another frugal gift option this holiday. I’m sure your friends and family will enjoy those toasted marshmallows. Who would have thought though…the things you can put in mason jars to gift or to sell will never cease to amaze me. Definitely, love this one!
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Make your mason jar food gifts memorable with these final tips…
- Purchase ribbon online in bulk if you’re making a lot of mason jar gifts this holiday.
- Use some of these super cute holiday mason jar labels or a super cute holiday gift tag.
- Add a nice disposable wooden spoon for a pretty finishing touch.
Don’t feel limited to dessert in a jar gifts
Mason Jar Tea Gift Kit from Sheri Silver
Last, don’t feel like you’re limited to just selling or gifting dessert in a mason jar either. There are some other amazing mason jar food gift ideas that folks will love. This mason jar tea gift kit is one I think you’ll enjoy creating and it’s super frugal too. Here are some other frugal mason jar gift ideas for those of you who don’t want to offer dessert.
I hope these ideas inspire you to think outside of the box this holiday. Sure, you could go shopping for the perfect gift, but if you enjoy making things for those you love, try one of these desserts in a jar gifts this Christmas. As I said, you never know how folks will respond. You may just walk into the new year with another way to make some extra cash.