How to Seal Dry Ingredients in Mason Jars (4 Steps)

Step away from mixes and dried foods sold at the supermarket by making your own at home. You will have better control over the food you are placing in your body, while reducing your carbon footprint. By using and reusing mason jars instead of plastic bags and cardboard boxes, you are cutting down on the emissions associated with manufacturing the product, according to the Carbon Footprint Website. Assembling the dried food in the jars will take the most time; sealing is nothing more than putting the lid on the jar.

Things You'll Need

Dish soap
Water
Rags

Measuring cups
Ribbons
Fabric

Dry Ingredients

Wash the mason jars, lids and screw bands in hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly before putting any dry ingredients into the jar. Only put food in clean containers.
Pour the dry ingredients into the jar. If you are making a mix which uses different dry ingredients like soup, cookies or cocoa, layer the ingredients in the jar to add a pleasant appearance to the mason jar. For example, if you are making a cookie mix you could put chocolate chips in the jar first before adding layers of flour, baking soda and powder, oatmeal, white sugar, butterscotch chips and brown sugar.
Pack completely cooled fruits, vegetables or meats that you have dehydrated into the mason jars; fill each jar with the amount you would need to make a recipe. Remember, every time you open the jar you are introducing moisture to the dried food which could spoil it.
Put the lids and screw bands on the jars. Add a decorative touch by using a ribbon to tie a small square of fabric to the top of each jar.

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