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Looking for a cozy homemade gift for fall and Christmas? This Apple Cider Mix in a Jar is easy to put together, smells wonderful, and makes a beautiful gift from the kitchen.
The combination of warm spices, cinnamon, and apple flavor makes this perfect for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, or a homemade Christmas gift basket.
What You Need
For one quart-size mason jar:
- 1 cup unsweetened instant apple cider drink mix
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
You’ll also need:
- 1 quart-size mason jar
- Lid and ring
- Ribbon or twine
- Gift tag or recipe card
How to Make Apple Cider Mix in a Jar
1. Mix the ingredients
In a bowl, combine the apple cider mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
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Stir well until the spices are evenly distributed.
2. Fill the jar
Using a canning funnel, carefully pour the cider mixture into the mason jar.
If you’d like a more decorative jar, you can layer the ingredients instead, although mixing them together makes it easier for the recipient to use.
3. Decorate the jar
Put the lid on the jar and tie it with a pretty ribbon or piece of twine.
Add a gift tag with the preparation instructions.
For a really cute gift, you could also attach a couple of cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, or a small wooden spoon.
How to Make the Apple Cider
Add 2 tablespoons of the mix to 1 cup of hot water.
Stir until dissolved and enjoy!
Adjust the amount of mix to taste if you prefer a stronger or sweeter cider.
Make It a Christmas Gift
This is one of those homemade gifts that’s easy to make in multiples.
You can line up several mason jars, mix the ingredients in one large bowl, fill the jars, and then decorate them all at once.
Apple cider mix in a jar would make a lovely:
- Christmas gift
- Teacher gift
- Neighbor gift
- Hostess gift
- Coworker gift
- Homemade gift basket
- Holiday party favor
For a larger gift, pair the jar with a mug, cinnamon sticks, homemade cookies, or a festive kitchen towel.
More Gifts from the Kitchen
If you’re building a collection of homemade food gifts, try some of these other gifts in a jar:
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Mix in a Jar
- Cowboy Cookies in a Jar
- Brownie Mix in a Jar
- Seven Bean Soup Mix in a Jar
- Harvest Soup Mix in a Jar
- Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
These simple pantry gifts are perfect for the holidays and make it easy to give something homemade without spending a fortune.
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