Apple cakes are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed throughout the year. With its sweet and tangy flavor, and its moist, tender crumb, apple cake is a crowd-pleaser. But what if you want to enjoy an apple cake without having to bake an entire cake? If so, then you’ll love this recipe for apple cake in a jar. This easy-to-make dessert is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Plus, it’s portable and perfect for taking on-the-go.
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APPLE CAKE IN A JAR WITH LEMON SAUCE
Ever baked cakes in canning jars? It's neat! ANY quick bread-type cake can be baked in canning jars. Lighter cakes tend to fall once the jar seals. I usually bake one jar first -- you have to know how high the batter rises. I usually fill ONE jar 1/2 full then bake it to see how high it rises, then go from there. You don't want the cake to come out of the top of the jar, only to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the lip of the jar. Write it down on your recipe (how far you filled the jars)! Once you've established how high the cake rises, you can go from there. The first time around is a bit tricky because you won't know how many jars you'll need. MOST of the recipes I've tried I end up using around 8. Sterilize as many jars as you think you'll need and go from there. Make sure your LIDS are new, the rings don't ha ve to be As the jars do seal, the cakes are as moist as the day you put them into the jars--sometimes MORE SO. The baking times will vary.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 7-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix the ingredients together in the order given.
- Sterilize 7 to 9 wide mouth pint jars and lids.
- Grease them with shortening.
- Fill the jars half full and bake on the middle wire wire rack in the oven.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
- As soon as the cake is done, remove the bottles from the oven one at a time. Wipe the rim of the bottle clean with cloth and put on the hot sterilized Lids.
- Screw down the bands and let cool.
- Important-- do not use small mouth jars.
- Do not add any other ingredients.
- As the cake cools in the sealed jar, it will pull away from the sides of the jar and come out easily when ready to serve. Slice and serve with lemon sauce.
- In a pan, thoroughly stir together the corn starch, sugar, and salt. gradually stir in the boiling water, stirring constantly to keep it smooth.
- Continue stirring and cook over moderate heat until boiling.
- Boil gently for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add butter, lemon rind and juice. stir thoroughly.
- Serve hot over apple cake in a jar.
- This sauce is thicker and more tart than the usual lemon sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.9, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 1069, Carbohydrate 156.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 105.1, Protein 12
APPLE CAKE IN A JAR
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (2 1/2-inch) wide-mouth canning jars with a paper towel dipped in shortening.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and baking soda into a large bowl. Using the electric mixer and a medium mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar on low speed, then increase to medium mixing speed to mix well. While the mixer is running, add the eggs, one at a time. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the applesauce. With a large spoon, stir in the sifted flour mixture and the walnuts. Pour the batter into a measuring cup with a spout; pour the batter neatly into greased jars. Fill the jars halfway full. Place the filled jars on the sheet tray and bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 minutes. When done, the top of the cake will spring back when pressed with a finger, and the sides will have come away from the jar. Remove from oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes. Cake will still be warm, but not hot. Place a circle of waxed paper on top of the jar and seal with the jar lid. Place carefully so as not to break the glass.
APPLE CAKE IN A JAR
Apple cake that is sealed in jars and can be given as gifts, or stored for emergencies.
Provided by Julie Wayment
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease the insides of 8 straight-sided wide-mouth pint canning jars. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat in well. Add flour alternately with water and mix until smooth. Fold in apples, raisins and nuts.
- Fill jars 1/2 full of batter, being careful to keep the rims clean. Wipe off any batter that gets on the rims. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.
- As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.
- Jars should be eaten or kept in refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 394.3 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
APPLE PIE IN A JAR
This is great to do when apples are abundant and can be used on waffles and ice cream too.
Provided by AIMSTERMOM
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stock pot. Fill pot with hot water. Sterilize 7 1-quart canning jars, 7 lids, and 7 rings by placing on rack, jars upright. Bring water to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Remove with a holder and allow jars to air-dry. Save water for processing apples.
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a large saucepan. Place over high heat and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Tightly pack apples into sterilized jars. Slowly pour syrup over apples, covering them completely. Gently tap jars on countertop to allow air bubbles to rise. Screw lids on jars.
- Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Add more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
- Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 78.9 g
APPLE PIE IN A JAR
This is from the Rinn UMC cookbook from a dear lady my family knew well. She was a good scandinavian who loved to cook and feed people. I love this recipe and have a few jars in my pantry all the time. Great for last minute desserts!
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 7 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and slice apples.
- Fill quart jars with apples leaving 1 inch head space.
- Be sure to pack the apples in there, put a few in and smosh down with the handle of a wooden spoon, then a few more and repeat.
- Make syrup by combining sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
- Cook until thick.
- Add lemon juice.
- Pour syrup over apples in jar, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Be sure to run your plastic spatula around the inside of the jar to get the air bubbles out.
- Place the lids on and screw the rings down just finger tight.
- Process 20 minutes in hot water bath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 215.4, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 180.5, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that are good for baking, such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. These apples will hold their shape and flavor well in the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overvládixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Use a jar that is the right size: The jar should be able to hold all of the batter without overflowing. A 16-ounce jar is a good size for this recipe.
- Bake the cake in a water bath: This will help to keep the cake moist and prevent it from overcooking.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Conclusion:
Apple cake in a jar is a delicious and portable treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a jar of apple cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, try making apple cake in a jar. You won't be disappointed!
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