Jelly Jars

Wholesale Jelly Jars for Every Style and Batch Size

One of our most popular options is our 4 oz jelly jars, available in clear round glass styles. You can choose from white or brass screw-top lids for these jars, and the wide-mouth opening makes them easy to fill in your manufacturing process. As with all of our glass jars, they’re 100% recyclable and made with food-contact-safe glass.

We also sell a variety of oblong, wide-mouth honey jars which are also an excellent choice for packaging jelly. If you’re looking for 12 oz jelly jars, our flint glass honey jar should be a great fit for your needs. These glass jelly jars can be combined with your choice of 11 different lids, including push-and-turn caps, smooth-top plastic screw caps, and many more.

Any jelly canning jars will need labels, and we’re pleased to offer a wide range of jars that can be easily labeled. After all, you’ll need to include nutrition facts and a list of ingredients, plus you’ll want to incorporate your company’s branding on an attractive label as well. You’ll never need to worry if BottleStore.com’s bulk jelly jars are compatible with your label-printing process.

Would you like some assistance in choosing the right wholesale jelly jars for your business? Simply reach out to one of our BottleStore.com associates today. Our representatives know the details of our entire inventory like the backs of their hands, and they can help you figure out how to best solve your jelly jar needs.

If you’re interested in receiving a free sample of any of our glass jelly jars, we will provide one so you can see how it works with your manufacturing process. In addition, don’t forget about our bulk and wholesale discounts! BottleStore.com always offers significant discounts for high-volume orders, and depending on what you purchase, we can even provide around ⅓ off of your total cost! For more details, get in touch with one of our team members today.

Artisan jelly jars are a big hit as a gift for any occasion, and you want to know that your glass jelly jars are of the highest possible quality. With BottleStore.com, there’s never a question — we take pride in only offering the very best to our valued customers.

What size jelly jar should I use?

The ideal jelly jar size depends on your intended use and target audience. For most home canners and commercial producers, the 8 oz half-pint jar remains the gold standard—it’s the perfect portion size for typical household consumption and strikes an ideal balance between product showcase and practicality.

If you're creating gift sets or sample sizes, consider 4 oz quarter-pint jars. These smaller containers are perfect for wedding favors, farmers market tastings, or introducing customers to new flavors without overwhelming them with quantity. They're also excellent for specialty or expensive ingredients where a little goes a long way.

For families or frequent jelly users, 12 oz and 16 oz pint jars offer better value and reduce packaging waste. These larger sizes work particularly well for popular flavors that will be consumed quickly.

Commercial producers should also consider their retail environment. Smaller jars command higher per-ounce pricing and appeal to impulse buyers, while larger formats attract value-conscious shoppers. Ultimately, offering multiple sizes allows you to serve different market segments and maximize your product's appeal across various customer needs.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of different jar materials?

Choosing the right jar material for jelly packaging involves balancing cost, functionality, and consumer appeal.

• Glass jars: The preferred choice for premium jelly products. They’re non-reactive, preserve true flavor, and offer clear visibility to showcase color and texture. Glass is recyclable and reusable, but it’s heavier (higher shipping costs), typically more expensive, and can break during transport or handling.
• Plastic containers: Lightweight, shatter-resistant, and cost-effective—ideal for safety-focused use cases and lower shipping costs. However, plastic often lacks a premium perception, may be less compatible with acidic products over time, and carries environmental perception challenges.
• Aluminum tins: Extremely durable and protective against light, air, and moisture (helpful for shelf life). The tradeoff is that customers can’t see the product, and tins can be more difficult to open depending on the format.

What types of closure systems are available for jelly jars?

Jelly jar closures come in several styles, each suited to different applications and product needs.

• Twist lug lids: A top choice for many jelly jars. These metal caps typically include a plastisol liner to create an airtight seal and are available in classic finishes like gold, black, and white.
• Two-piece canning lids: A flat lid with sealing compound plus a separate screw band. Ideal for home canners and heat processing methods that require a vacuum seal.
• Push-and-turn caps: Adds child-resistant functionality—helpful when products may be accessible to young children.
• Smooth-top plastic screw caps: A cost-effective option for refrigerated products that don’t require a metal-lid airtight seal.

Your closure choice should match your preservation method—heat-processed products benefit from canning-appropriate lids, while refrigerated products can often use simpler closure options.

How do I know what label size fits my jelly jar?

Finding the right label size requires measuring your specific jar dimensions, as sizing varies significantly based on jar shape and style.

• Straight-sided jars: Measure the label panel height and width, leaving small margins for a clean look. Many 4 oz straight-sided jelly jars fit a 1.75" x 2.75" front label well.
• Round jars: Measure the circumference with a flexible tape. Your label width should be about 0.25" shorter than the full circumference to prevent overlap.
• Lid labels: A 2" round label is common for many regular-mouth lids; 2.5" rounds often fit wider lids.
• Tall, curved jars: Curved profiles often need full-wrap labels that are longer and shorter in height to avoid wrinkling.

Best practice: order samples and test your labels on actual jars before committing to large print runs.

Should I choose round jars or hexagon jars for jelly packaging?

The choice between round and hexagon jars depends on your brand positioning, target market, and pricing strategy.

• Round jars: Classic, widely recognized, and typically more affordable. They’re ideal for heritage branding, broad consumer appeal, and cost-conscious production.
• Hexagon jars: A strong option for premium shelf appeal. Flat panels help labels sit neatly, and the distinctive shape stands out in retail displays—often supporting higher price points.

Choose hexagon jars for gourmet gifts, artisan runs, and farmers market appeal. Select round jars for traditional, everyday products where availability and cost efficiency matter most.