Learn how to make a 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.
How To Make A Fruit Basket Gift
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. Also, if you are looking more gifts in a jar that features Ball jars, click here to check out their Pinterest board!
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!
Supplies Needed To Make A Fruit Basket Gift
- Ball Half Gallon Jar
- Fruit (oranges, apples, cranberries, grapes, etc.)
- Nuts in the shell
- Chocolate or other candy
- Burlap Fabric
- Gift Tag
- Marker
- Stamps & Ink Pad
- Ribbon
- Scissors
Step 1: Start With A Layer Of Nuts
Start with a layer of nuts in the bottom of your jar.
Step 2: Add A Layer Of Apples & Oranges
Add in apples or oranges next, and fill in gaps with more nuts.
Step 3: Add Another Layer Of Fruit
Create another layer of fruit.
Step 4: Fill Gaps With Smaller Fruit
Again, fill in the gaps, but this time use a small fruit. I chose to use cranberries, but you can use grapes instead.
Step 5: Add Candy Or Chocolate
Top it off with some candy or chocolate.
Step 6: Create Burlap Lid
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 it out with scissors.
Step 7: Create Gift Tag
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.
Step 8: Add Burlap, Tag, & Ribbon To Your Fruit Basket Jar
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!
Tips and Tricks for How To Make A Fruit Basket Gift
Now that you’ve seen how to make a fruit basket gift, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!
- Adjust The Size Of The Mason Jar – For this project, I recommend using a half-gallon mason jar so you can give the most amount of fruit and so your gift recipient can use the jar after the fruit is gone. However, if you are on a budget and want to give this gift to several people, then you can definitely make smaller versions of this fruit basket gift by using regular size mason jars.
- Change Up The Fruit – You don't have to use the same fruit that I did to make this gift. Instead, feel free to change up the fruit to fit your gift recipient or what you have on hand.
- Print A Gift Tag – If you don't have time to make a gift tag, you can print one instead! Check out our free printable gift tags below that you can add to your fruit basket mason jar gift!
5 More Gift-In-A-Jar Ideas
Did you love learning how to make a fruit basket gift, and are looking for even more gift-in-a-jar ideas? Then check out the projects below!
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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.