Make this fruit basket in a jar for those on your gift giving list this holiday season! Assembled in a large Ball Mason Jar, this is a great traditional Christmas gift with a modern spin. It’s the perfect gift in a jar idea you can pull together in minutes.
Give this fruit basket in a jar to anyone on your holiday gift list. This project is super easy to pull together and it makes a great gift idea. Don’t ever gift a plain fruit basket again! Jazz it up with a large Ball jar and watch your gift recipient smile. This post is sponsored by Ball canning however all projects and opinions are my own. I also have information for a contest sponsored by Ball this holiday season so be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the information. You can also head here to see the gifts in a jar Pinterest board for 2015 from Ball.
This idea came to me when I was trying to come up with a gift idea that was inexpensive, creative, and traditional. You know I’m a big fan of handmade gifts, so I wanted to create something that could be given as holiday housewarming gifts, teacher Christmas presents, or to be “that gift” whenever you find yourself empty of ideas.
Anybody can order a fruit basket…why not make your own? Grab a half-gallon mason jar and fruit to get started!
How to make a mason jar fruit basket
Supplies to make your own fruit basket in a jar you will need:
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- Ball Half Gallon Jar
- Fruit (oranges, apples, cranberries, grapes, etc)
- Nuts in the shell
- Chocolate or other candy
Start with a layer of nuts in the bottom of your jar.
Add in apples or oranges next and fill in gaps with more nuts.
Create another layer of fruit.
Again fill in the gaps but this time use a small fruit. I chose to use cranberries but you can use grapes instead.
Top it off with some candy or chocolate.
Your fruit basket in a jar is almost complete. We just need to finish off the decorative portion. I had some of these polka dot burlap flags on hand so I traced the lid onto the burlap and cut out with scissors.
I then took a vintage looking tag and added some stamps. First a candy stripe on the top and bottom.
Then the words “Merry Christmas” in the center.
Add the burlap to the lid and tie on the tag you just made with some ribbon.
This fruit basket in a jar is ready to head out the door to anyone on your gift giving list. This would be a great gift for neighbors, teachers, mail carriers, and so much more.
I love the vibrant colors of the fruit in the jar. This is definitely not a plain jane fruit basket!
The jar itself is a gift after the fruit and nuts are long gone. These half gallon Ball jars are so handy around the home that anyone you give this to will be using it long after the holiday ends. Pick up the supplies you need to make this fruit basket in a jar today.
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Supplies
- Ball Half Gallon Jar
- Fruit oranges, apples, cranberries, grapes, etc
- Nuts in the shell
- Chocolate or other candy
Instructions
- Start with a layer of nuts in the bottom of your jar.
- Add in apples or oranges next and fill in gaps with more nuts.
- Create another layer of fruit.
- Now, fill in the gaps with a small fruit, such as cranberries.
- Top it off with some candy or chocolate.
- Place the lid on and add a gift tag.
Notes
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I’ve never used a half gallon jar, but this is the most beautiful way to gift fruit! Thank you.
delish and such a wonderful treat or gift for someone! we would receive fruit, nuts and candy in our stocking every year so brings some fun memories!
I love this idea! It is a beautiful unique gift! Thanks for sharing.
What a great alternative to a gift basket!
I love this idea. It is original and has a flair to it. I love original idea, I will have to try this sometime.
Love the idea making some for Christmas gifts.