Jar Pies
Ever make Jar Pies?
I just love them! They are great this time of year, when it's cold outside and you just want a warm sweet treat. When company is popping by for the holidays and you want something quick and easy to offer, just pluck a handful of these that you have tucked away in your freezer and bake up some warm goodness! Maybe you want a little something to gift someone...Jar Pies fill the need!
What's your favorite pie? Turn it into a Jar Pie!
These happened to be Apple Cranberry Crumb...YUM!
And BONUS!! These babies are like those 100 calorie snacks - they are small and do the trick and I am sure MUCH less calories thank a big old hunk of pie...that is if you only eat one!!!
What you will need in addition to your pie recipe is a dozen or so of the small 4 ounce mason jars.
Butter your jars well, press pie crust into your jars, covering the whole jar.
Add your filling and topping or top pie crust (be sure to cut a vent if topping is dough).
Screw on your lids and freeze your pies, pull a few out when the mood strikes.
When ready to use, take of the lids, let them sit on a baking sheet for 20 minutes, preheat your oven and bake your pie at 375 then bake for 35-45 minutes or until done. The true time would depend on the type of pie you are baking.
Be sure to cut your apples/peaches etc smaller than your normally would for a traditional pie.
My kids had a blast making these this year....matter of fact the in above photo shown the pies were made my my youngest as her contribution to the Thanksgiving dessert table 🙂
Have fun with these!!
Colleen
Monica H says
100 calorie pie? I can do that. Except that I'd want more than one. ha!
Allison at Novice Life says
Yum! Sounds great and fun!!
Wendi @ Bon Appetit Hon says
Colleen, these babies have been stalking me around the internet. I think maybe I'll have to give them a try for Christmas.
Kim @ Quit Eating Out {Recipes to Make Dining Out a Choice, Not a Chore} says
What a great idea... Love this! This would be so cute to serve for something different for a dinner party. Love it. Have a great weekend!!
Tracy says
How fun, I love this idea!!
Lisa says
I had no idea you could bake pies in jars. That idea works for me since I don't have pie pans. Thanks for sharing this delicious tip. By the way, I'm holding a giveaway on my blog for Orglamix Organic makeup and you're welcome to come by and enter. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2010/12/orglamix-organic-mineral-makeup-review.html
SimplyForties says
Thanks Colleen. Just what I need to go along with the mug cake and 5 minute brownies that call my name in the evenings!! Love this!
Amy says
What a cute idea! I'm going to have to try these. You're right--they would make GREAT gifts. Thanks for the tip! 🙂
SMITH BITES says
brilliant Colleen, just brilliant!!! i'm going to make some of these for the holidays!!!