Christmas mason jar luminaries
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Wide-mouth quart jars with a layer of Epsom salt and a white votive. Line a path or porch for the holidays.
What You’ll Need
- Wide mouth quart mason jars (other sizes can be used)
- Epsom salt (“add as much as you like”)
- White votive candles red votive candles, or mixed scented candles
- Long lighter
Equipment
- mason jars
Directions
- Pour Epsom salt into the bottom of each clean mason jar, stopping a little below the top of the candle or tea light.
- Settle a candle (real tea light, battery tea light, or fairy lights) into the middle of the salt.
- Light it. Leave the lids off, or cover the jars with decorative cut-out lids sized to the jar mouth.
Notes
Prep time 10 minutes. Safety: keep the flame safely below the jar rim. Never leave burning unattended; flameless tea lights are better for busy households and young children.