20 ways to Use Mason jars in the kitchen
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Mason jars have become more popular over the last several years. Mason jars are not just for canning anymore, they have become so versatile for storing so many things in your kitchen to keep fresh!
If you have been following me for a while, then you know by now that I have a bit of an obsession with mason jars. Not only do I collect a variety of vintage jars, but I also have a large supply of Ball jars for canning & food storage. In this post am going to share 20 ways to use mason jars in the kitchen.
I am going to share 20 ways to use mason jars in the Kitchen!
1. Grains
such as Pasta, Rice, Couscous, beans, Quinoa &, etc.
2. Fruit
Refrigerating your fruit in mason jars will last longer.
3. Vegetables
keep your vegetable stores in mason jars will keep them fresh longer.
4. Leftovers
mason jars are great for storing leftovers from dinner.
5. Coffee
do you have leftover coffee from your morning brew, store it in a mason jar to make ice coffee.
6. Salad
prepare your salad in a jar for your lunch for work.
7. Beverage Powders
if you use protein powder for smoothies, more than likely it comes in a bag. Store it in a jar to keep it fresh.
8. Breadcrumbs
when you purchase Breadcrumbs, it comes in a cardboard container & does not have a sealed lid. Keep in a mason jar to keep it fresh.
9. Coffee beans/grounds
with being an avid coffee drinker, I want my brew to be fresh even on time. By storing coffee beans/grounds in a mason jar will keep your bean/grounds fresh for your next cup of coffee.
10. Baking soda
It is great for absorbing odors, however, if you are using it for baking, you don’t want to use that baking soda, make sure to store it in a jar to keep it from absorbing any smells or odors.
11. Hamanalyn Salt
Keeps it from getting moisture in it
12. Nuts
stays fresh longer in a mason jar
13. Raw sugar
it will keep your sugar from getting hard.
14. Granola
whether you make homemade or have store-bought, it keeps fresh when stored in a mason jar.
15. Spices & Vitamins
Peppercorn, Chia Seeds, Flaxseed, Tumeric, Cinnamon &, etc.
16. Recipe Add-ons
Morsels, raisins & craisins
17. Loose leaf tea
stay fresh longer
18. Beverage Powders
Ovaltine, Powdered Peanut Butter, Whey, Protein Powders
19. Snacks
Pretzels, crackers, cookies, goldfish & so much more
20. Homemade dressing
makes it easier to blend well by shaking the jar.
The uses for mason jars are endless. Not only are mason jars so versatile but they sure do look pretty on the shelf. I hope this post helps you for the next time you are looking into acquiring more mason jars!
I hope this inspires you to use your mason jars for storing your dry goods!
Until next time friends,
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