I love it when I stumble across an unexpected kitchen hack that actually works. Some are silly, some are brilliant and a few completely change the way I do things in the kitchen. One of those game-changers that I recently found has been dubbed the “Masonable" (Mason jar + Lunchable) online.I saw the clever little hack on the Instagram feed of food blogger, recipe developer and culinary instructor Suzie Durigon (@justcrumbs), and now it’s one of my favorite ways to pack lunches and snacks. Think of it as a homemade, eco-friendly version of a Lunchable, but better, fresher and way more customizable.Read one for all you need to know to try this at your house, plus get Durigon's tips and tricks for making it your own.Related: I Tried the Boxed Mac and Cheese Hack That’s Going Viral and It’s a Total Game-Changer?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter. ??
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What Is the Fruit Cup and Mason Jar Hack?
Durigon says she actually discovered this hack by accident.“When my kids were little, I used to use the empty fruit cups for kids’ paint projects and even to separate small pieces of LEGOs," she tells Parade. "One day, I was washing a bunch of Mason jars and my son came to me with a paint-stained plastic cup. I rinsed it under the sink and it fell onto the Mason jar in the sink… falling perfectly into the opening… and voila!”That’s when she realized this “happy accident” could be used in the kitchen too. The fruit cup was the perfect fit for the wide-mouth Mason jar, which meant she could use the Mason jar lid and ring to attach the fruit cup on top to store foods that you'd like to keep separate from what's in the jar (think hummus and pita chips, and yogurt and granola).
To make a Masonable, wash and dry an empty plastic fruit cup. Fill the Mason jar with your main food (like salad, yogurt or veggies), then place the toppings or snacks (granola, nuts, crackers) into the fruit cup.
Place the jar's flat lid insert on top of the filled fruit cup, with the shiny metal side facing the inside of the fruit cup (the white side with the rubbery ring around it will be facing up). Set the fruit cup on top of the jar and secure it in place with the Mason jar ring. The insert lid holds everything tightly, keeping the two compartments separate until you’re ready to mix or eat.
“I use it for granola when I put yogurt and fruit in the jar," explains Durigon. "I also use it for dressing when I put salad in the jar, and I put crackers in the little cup when I put things like hummus or a hearty dip in the jar [too]," she shares.
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Some Tips for Making This Mason Jar Hack Work for You
When I was trying this hack, I quickly learned that not all Mason jars will work. In fact, many of them won't. After trying a few different options, I realized that wide-mouth Mason jars (I used the Ball brand) were the only ones that worked. The regular-mouth jars were too small, and some of the off-brand jars didn’t seal properly. If you’re planning to try this hack, make sure you have the right jar because it makes all the difference.
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Once you’ve got the setup, the Masonable is incredibly easy, and it’s surprisingly secure. It keeps foods separated until you’re ready to eat, which is practical and fun.
This hack solves one of the biggest problems with packing snacks and lunches: sogginess. Crackers stay crunchy, granola doesn’t get mushy and salad dressing doesn’t leak all over the place. It’s also eco-friendly because it reuses fruit cups that would otherwise get tossed.
It's also budget-friendly and easy to personalize. You can recreate a DIY Lunchable for kids with cheese cubes, deli meat and crackers, or make a grown-up version with hummus, pita chips and fresh veggies. Yogurt parfaits, salads with toppings, dips with chips—the combinations are endless!
Durigon notes that she still uses this hack regularly, long after her kids have grown up.
“It’s just such a handy way to pack food for on-the-go meals, whether for school, work or travel," she shares. "Plus, it’s kind of fun. It feels like opening a little surprise each time you twist off the lid.”
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