Oct 7, 2009

Pies in a Jar.




















I know, I know. These photos are warm, warm, warm. 

Yesterday friend Jill & I made Pies in a Jar. I think it's one of the more domestic things I've ever done, & it was fun, fun, fun. I think they'll make perfect mini-gifts, or if nothing else, will serve as a great last minute dessert when we're craving something warm & comforting. They go straight from the freezer to the oven. Doesn't get easier than that, right?

By the way, Rainbow on 76th and 1st has a great selection of mason jars in various sizes, at much better prices than Amazon.

(This apple peeler is now on my wish list.)

The recipe suggests using half-pint mason jars, which makes me especially happy since I love small glass jars in general. They're just cute, right?

Recipe here.

17 comments:

Lindsey said...

those are so cute! i kinda want to make some now too...

caitlin and brinton said...

OMG - this is my dream come true!!!! HOW CUTE!!!!

emily said...

How fun! I've never seen something like that! Thanks for the idea.

Jan said...

Did you try them? Are they as good as they look? What a perfect gift for visiting teaching!!!!

erin said...

they're almost too cute to eat. almost. nothing says "domestic" like apple pies and mason jars.

jocelyn said...

those are incredibly cute...and i'm sure they are tasty as well. confession- i have that apple peeler and have never once used it. i threw away the directions and it intimidates me!

Julie said...

genius!

Missy said...

I've never heard of that before but I love them!

I have that apple peeler...it is fabulous.

k. said...

Jocelyn, the apple peeler is SO easy to use. Just suction it onto the counter, stab in the apple, make sure the clip is clipped in the right spot & spin! Voila.

Unknown said...

I've bookmarked this. It's the best idea.. especially if they're tasty. Domestic indeed!

laurel said...

Wow those look so good. I'm going apple picking in a couple weeks and planning to make apple pie, so I might just have to make these too.

Upstairs: still one of our favorites, although the service the other night was bad. Bad. But the food I got was awesome and so was my mom's. I've yet to have food there I don't like. So I'd say it's worth a shot if you guys feel the urge to try it again. Oh, they did make the downstairs an official part of the restaurant, but I have no desire to eat anywhere but Upstairs, duh!

Elizabeth said...

Wow thats awesome.. I need to make some.

Lauren said...

Wow!! SO cute and fun! I MUST make those! Thanks for sharing!

Oh, and I think your photos look great. Warm fits for apple pie.

Liz Maxfield said...

This is awesome. I'm totally going to do it for visiting teaching. Thanks for sharing! Where did you find the jars?

k. said...

Hi Liz! :)

I found them at a local hardware / home store near us. They were like $1 a piece. You can buy them online, but they're pricey. Maybe try a local grocery store or something in your area? Where do they sell mason jars? Hmm.

Jill said...

pies in a jar. i love the idea. i think they look amazing ladies. i must give this a try - and have a freezer packed full. yum.

Tara Edwards said...

I am going to make those today! Seriously cute! Do you think anyone will notice if I use store bought pie crust?