My Favorite Mason Jar Recipes

I love using mason jars in my kitchen for all kinds of purposes. They are so handy for crafting mini desserts, prepping sauces, storing leftovers, and more. If you have a collection of the jars too, here’s a quick roundup of all my favorite Mason Jar Recipes on Bellewood Cottage. Enjoy!

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One of my favorite ways to use mason jars is for tiny desserts. I purchase the 4 ounce jars (you get a pack of 12 for about $12) and use them for cute layered treats. One of the best parts is that the jars come with lids, which means your desserts are easily transported and then you can add final touches (like a swirl of whipped cream) at your destination.

The wide-mouth quart jars are another one of my favorites. I use these to prepare lemonade (whether homemade or from a mix), keep up with my water intake, or even make refrigerator pickles.

What Types of Recipes Can Be Made in Mason Jars?

Besides canning, you can make all sorts of food in mason jars–both savory and sweet. It’s worth remembering that mason jars are not oven-safe (even if you find recipes that say it’s ok!) so there are a few limits.

You can use jars to shake up salad dressings, prep salads, or layer meals for lunchboxes. You can use mini jars for desserts, leftovers, or packing small snacks (no plastic!). Even if you don’t know how to can, the jars can be used for storing refrigerator pickles, jams, sauces, and more in the fridge. The possibilities are endless!

What Size Jars Do I Need?

If you’d like to make cute mini desserts, I suggest a set of 4 ounce jars. You may also like a set of 8 ounce jars too for larger portions.

For preparing mason jar whipped cream or even milkshakes (and more), you’ll want pint-size jars. If you can find the wide-mouth variety (where the mouth of the jar is as wide as the jar itself), these are ideal.

If you have a large family or prepare a lot of food, don’t miss out on owning a few wide-mouth quarts. These are amazing for all kinds of things. I especially love them as super-size drinking glasses and for making refrigerator pickles.

Favorite Mason Jar Recipes

Enjoy this collection of favorite mason jar recipes from my website, Bellewood Cottage. Recipes include sweet treats like Mason Jar Milkshakes and Mason Jar Whipped Cream as well as individual desserts that are perfect for parties!

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How to Make a Milkshake Without a Blender

One of my favorite recipes because it's so simple and delicious! All you need for these easy milkshakes is vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk. They are made individually in pint-size mason jars so it's a great solution when you want dessert for just one or two. Customize with your favorite ice cream flavor or mix-ins!

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2

Mason Jar Whipped Cream

Mason Jar Whipped Cream is a neat trick when you want fresh whipped cream, but don't have an electric mixer handy. While lots of tutorials will tell you that the jar needs to be shaken for about 1 minute, I found that it's best to plan for 8 minutes or so before you have whipped cream.

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3

Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar (No Bake!)

A layered dessert with a pretty pink color. This recipe is completely no-bake from the graham cracker crust to the cheesecake filling.

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4

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake in a Jar {easy & cute}

If you love Oreos, you'll really love this no-bake cheesecake! These cute lil jars make great desserts for baby showers or wedding showers. They are so good!

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5

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mason Jars

Perfect for the holidays, these no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars are lightly spiced and made in 4 ounce mason jars for sweet individual servings.

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6

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix in a Jar + Printable Gift Tags!

Making your own custom pumpkin spice mix is so easy! You can tailor your blend to include your favorite spices and you can shake it up (and store it) right in a mason jar. My recipe includes printable gift tags so you can make a dozen of these for stocking stuffers or holiday gifts.

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7

Baby Yoda Mason Jar Pistachio Desserts

I couldn't resist adding some Baby Yoda cupcake rings to these tiny pistachio desserts! Pistachio dessert is a Midwest classic (and a personal fav) and this mini version has been adjusted to be totally no bake and mason jar friendly.

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8

No Bake French Silk Pie Mason Jar Desserts

Who could resist a slice of French Silk Pie? These mini jars feature a chocolate crumb crust, smooth & thick chocolate filling, and a sweet swirl of homemade whipped cream. A completely no bake recipe!

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