Canning Jars for "GIFTS IN A JAR" recipes

[SplshMtn99]

Hi!

I ran into this one year when I couldn't find the jars, and yes it was costing more to do the jars, plus no one REALLY needs a canning jar lying around!

So, I went to Micahels' and bought the clear plastic cello bags (in the food/cake decorating aisle). I then made a "cardstock" funnel that filled out the bag and made it stand up right, then I proceeded with my layering of ingredients. I slipped the clear bag into a decorated cello bag (found at the dolar stores). I did this for soup mix, but believe that any type of "receipe in a jar" would work.

One a side note, I included a package of cornbread mix to make a meal. Our friends & family with lots of kids received 2 boxes of the mix!

Thanks for those tips. I'll remember that for the future. And I like the cornbread idea.

 

[malibuconlee]

Larger farm supply stores (Farm King) carry them all year.

 

[bevtoy]

Hi!

I ran into this one year when I couldn't find the jars, and yes it was costing more to do the jars, plus no one REALLY needs a canning jar lying around!

So, I went to Micahels' and bought the clear plastic cello bags (in the food/cake decorating aisle). I then made a "cardstock" funnel that filled out the bag and made it stand up right, then I proceeded with my layering of ingredients. I slipped the clear bag into a decorated cello bag (found at the dolar stores). I did this for soup mix, but believe that any type of "receipe in a jar" would work.

One a side note, I included a package of cornbread mix to make a meal. Our friends & family with lots of kids received 2 boxes of the mix!

Now that was clever!

 

[Hedy]

I saw ready-made jars at the pastry shop we're getting dessert from for $12. Just a wee bit over priced.

 

[ducklite]

Might seem like the obvious, but most grocery stores carry them year round. Ball brand, by the case, usually about $10 for a case of 12 quart size.

Sometimes they are up on a high top shelf and not something you'd really spot unless looking for them.

Anne