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Pie in a jar makes the perfect birthday treat or Valentine’s Day dessert! The 6-inch pies are perfect for sharing, and the pie recipe is easy to make, too. This post includes recipes for apple pie in a jar and peach pie in a jar.

Peach Pie in a Jar

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I pretty much have the best mom in the world. Really. Have you ever noticed how the first comment on every one of my posts is from the same person? Yep, that’s my mom. She is my biggest fan and supporter, not just in blogging, but in life. She is an ever-available listening ear and the one person I can always count on to have my back. My friends adore her, my kids adore her, my husband adores her, and I adore her.

Grand daughter hugging her Grandma

Recently, my mom celebrated her 64th birthday (Happy Birthday, Mom!) And I was happy to host her birthday celebration. One of our family’s traditions is that whoever’s special day it is gets to choose the dessert. So when my mom mentioned pie, I knew just what I’d be making!

Pie baked inside of a half-pint mason jar

See, ever since I started my blog (and even before then) my mom has been sharing ideas with me. Ideas for recipes, crafts, kids’ activities…..  One of the last times we got together, she showed me these adorable pies from Family Circle magazine. So cute! I knew I wanted to make them, but I wanted to wait for the perfect occasion. What could be more perfect than her birthday??

Little girl kissing her grandmother

How to Make Pie in a Jar

I knew I had a bunch of half-pint sized Mason jars left over from my parents’ anniversary celebration…

empty half-pint sized mason jars

…8 jars, in fact, which was not nearly enough for the 2 different kinds of pie I wanted to make! So…. about an hour after this picture was taken and I had checked two different grocery stores to find the size I needed (at 10:00 pm, no less!) I was ready to start. No worries, though… my mom is worth it 🙂

I used refrigerated pie crusts, and started by cutting out 6 inch circles using a large cereal bowl to measure.

using a bowl to create a circle of pastry dough

Next, I pressed each circle into a jar…

pie dough placed inside of mason jars to make Pie in a Jar

…and traced the lid to make the top crusts. After quickly mixing up the filling, I topped each pie, pinched around the edges, and cut slits in the top crusts:

Pie in a Jar - before baking

I decided they could be cuter, so I used tiny cookie cutters to make little pie toppers:

Pie in a Jar with decorative pastry dough toppers

When everyone woke up to this the next morning…

Apple Pie in a Jar

…they couldn’t believe I was making them wait to eat them until after we sang “Happy Birthday!”

Grandma eating pie baked in a jar

I can’t say I blame them. Pie baked in a jar makes a delicious dessert!

Pie in a Jar

Happy Birthday, Mom! We Love You!!

 

Pie in a Jar Recipe

Pie in a jar is a great Valentine's Day dessert! They're perfect for sharing, and the pie recipe is easy to make, Make apple pie in a jar or peach pie in a jar.

Apple Pie in a Jar

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes refrigerated piecrusts
  • 8 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 6 cups apples peeled, cored & thinly sliced
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 and set out 8 wide-mouth half pint jars. Cut out eight 6-inch circles and eight small circles (using jar lid as guide) from 2 boxes of refrigerated pie crusts. Press onto bottom, up side and over the lip of the jars.
  • In saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until golden brown, 2 minutes. Add sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour over apples. Toss to coat. Spoon into jars.
  • Top with small circles of dough, brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place jars 2 inches apart on large baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until golden.

Peach Pie in a Jar

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Serves: 8 jars
Ingredients
  • 2 boxes refrigerated pie crusts
  • 8 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 6 cups peaches, peeled & thinly sliced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • turbinado sugar, for topping
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 and set out 8 wide-mouth half pint jars.
  2. Cut out eight 6-inch circles and eight small circles (using jar lid as guide) from 2 boxes of refrigerated pie crusts.
  3. Press onto bottom, up side and over the lip of the jars.
  4. In saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until golden brown, 2 minutes.
  5. Add sugar and almond extract and bring to a simmer.
  6. Remove from heat and pour over peaches. Toss to coat. Spoon into jars.
  7. Top with small circles of dough, brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Place jars 2 inches apart on large baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until golden.

 

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  1. Lisa says

    Dear Readers of Lemon Tree Dwelling,

    It’s true. Cathy’s mom is the best. BEST. I love her, and I am slowly making my way into their family so that I can claim her as my surrogate mom.

    Happy Birthday Betty!!!!

    (Cath, this post made me cry. I hope our daughters grow up to be as amazing as you.)

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  2. Betty Daniels says

    What a nice post! Thank you for the kind words. The pies look so cute and so yummy. They were delicious. (I had to try both kinds, of course.) They were made with lots of love. ☺

    Mom

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  3. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    Awww…I love that your mom always comments on your posts. That is so cute. I know I am always thrilled when my mom comments on mine!

    As for the pie in a jar, these look so delicious! They are also just the right size.

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  5. Christie Daruwalla says

    What a beautiful presentation. These would look so cute for a baby shower. Saw it on I should be Mopping the Floor right as I was linking up. Would love for you to link to Thursdays Treasures.

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  7. Nicole J says

    LOVE this idea! I need to find an excuse to buy some of those little jars so I can try this out. They are adorable! Thanks for sharing, and I love how you wrote about your mom. Such a treasure!

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  13. AndiWinslow says

    Happy Birthday to Mom, she is special, I love your pie’s in a jar, I did the same thing last summer and they were a big hit! Don’t you just love mason jars. Nice post Andi

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  14. Christina @ Floridays Mom says

    Happy Birthday to your mom!! What a fun little treat you made for her. I absolutely love these. My best friend is obsessed with anything mini..should it be snacks, deserts, practical home items..if there is a mini version out there, she wants it. I HAVE to make these for her upcoming birthday. Thanks for the terrific idea.

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  15. Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says

    Happy Birthday to your Mum – my Mum is also just as supportive in my life (and my blog – she calls me to tell me if I have new follower 🙂 ) These pies are absolutely adorable – I need to get my hands on some mini mason jars! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. M.J. Powell says

    This is a great idea.

    We are hosting a link party that is live today. We would like to invite you to link up and share this with our readers.

    Thanks!

    The Busy Bee’s,
    Myrna and Joye.

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  19. Brenda says

    What could be better than pie?! …Pie in a jar!! 🙂 Too cute and yummy! Pinned 😉 Thanks for sharing!! Happy Birthday to your mom too!!
    Have a terrific weekend!

    Brenda
    ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

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  25. Mom In The USA says

    Hi Cathy,
    Your blog is so inviting. I just want to sit and have a meal, any meal, with you. I like it. I hope your mom had an amazing birthday! Great moms deserve nothing less.
    I’m your newest GFC and Pinterest follower from the Clever Chicks Blog Hop. If you get a chance, please stop by my blog and look around. I’d love to have you. I hope you have a great weekend.

    Karina

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  27. Debi RecipesForMyBoys says

    Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures. I bought 4 cases of these little jars last year to do this and never got around to it. Thank you for inspiring me with such a lovely post! Belated Happy Birthday to your sweet Mama! I’m featuring this on this week’s *73* Thursday’s Treasures. Please stop by my blog and get my “featured on” button. <3 and hugs!

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  28. Theresa says

    Ah, so lovely to make such cute pies for her celebration! I just shared a yummy pie post round up you might enjoy for your future pie baking! Give her happy birthday (belated) wishes! Have a great rest of your week! Theresa @ DearCreativs.com

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