DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar

DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar

Looking for easy and cute Easter gifts to give out? Maybe to the kid’s teachers or to take with you when you visit out of town relatives? These DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar are perfect! You can use any kind of candy you want and you can make them ahead of time!

DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar

Ingredients:

• Easter M&Ms
• Spring colored Jelly beans
• Assortment of spring/Easter colored candy (total 2-3 pounds)
• Mason jars, with lids and screw-on bands
• 6 Peeps per jar (if using 16 oz Mason jars, smaller jars require fewer Peeps)

Instructions:

• Gather all supplies
• Wash and dry jars (must be completely dry)
• Start layering candy in each jar about half way
• Insert Peeps into each jar making sure to face them outward and pushed against the side of the jar
• Continuing layering the candy until the jar is full – press down gently to make sure it is completely full
• Place seal and ring on top of each jar and close until ring is snug
• If not using the jars as gifts right away, store in a cool, dry place for a couple of weeks

Optional decorations:
4 each 6- x 6-inch squares of colorful fabric – place over the seal and under the ring

If you enjoyed this DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar post, be sure to check out my other Easter posts!