Make Project 2: Mason Jar Pies

If you love pie, mason jars, and simplicity this is a fantastic project to try out.  And who doesn't love all three!

Step 1: Step 1: Gather Needed Materials and Make Crust & Filling

I used what I had around the house for this project and most people have what it takes, too.  Mason jars, fruit (canned or fresh), ingredients for pastry crust and filling, and an oven.  Here are the recipes I used for my project (they're from www.ourbestbites.com/2009/09/single-serving-pie-in-a-jar/):

Pastry Crust: (will make 4 jars)
2 C Flour
11 T Butter (real butter, no exceptions) that’s just over 2/3 C.
1/4 t Salt
4-5 T ice water

Filling: (about ½ C for each jar)
2 C prepared fruit (pitted, diced, peeled, etc.)
2 T sugar- brown or white (use more or less depending on sweetness of fruit)
2 T flour- (again, more if your fruit is super juicy like cherries, less if it’s pretty dry)
1 T butter (divided between the pies)
Seasonings/flavorings- cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract, citrus zest etc)

Comments

[jessyratfink]

Ohhhh, those look so yummy. I need more mason jars.

[scoochmaroo]

Yum! Who doesn't love pie in a jar!

[scoochmaroo]

Yum! Who doesn't love pie in a jar!