Mason Jar Pies To Go by Jenny Raulli of Bloom Designs for I Heart Naptime
Hi Everyone! I can’t even tell you how excited I am that Thanksgiving is almost here. It is hands down my favorite holiday. I have hosted it for the past few years and I so enjoy the whole week long process of decorating, baking and party making. I don’t think there is really anything better than enjoying a nice meal with family and friends. I run into the same problem every year though – no room for pie. Pie is probably my most favorite desserts. I love baking a few homemade varieties for Thanksgiving dinner each year but after turkey, potatoes, and all the other fixings, no one – including myself – has room for this delicious treat. But, really what is Thanksgiving without pie?
So… this year I decided that I am going to make take home versions for my guests. These Mason Pies Jars To Go with Printable Tags make a great party favor and to go treat for your guests. They are super simple to grab on the way out and enjoy later. I find my guest always feel a bit guilty and don’t necessarily want to go to the effort of cutting pieces and wrapping them to go. Baking the pies in mason jars eliminates this problem and lets your guest indulge in a bit more Thanksgiving when they are less full.
For this post I made caramel apple pecan pies but you can also easily make these with any type of pie.
To make, you need:
- Wide mouth mini mason jars
- Your favorite pie filling recipe. I use this apple pie recipe
Cut a circle out of your raw pie crust approximately two times the diameter of the jar. Gently press the crust into the bottom of the jar and to the sides. Pour in filling until it is slightly below the top edge of the crust. Repeat with remaining jars. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes
Once pies completely cool, screw on tops and tie on tag. To make it extra fun, you can download our APPLE PIE TAG and PUMPKIN PIE TAG!
If you want to make a different type of pie, simply, make the filling for your favorite recipe, follow the directions above to assemble but adjust the baking time. Fruit pies need to bake until top is golden and bubbly. Custard pies need to bake until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. If you are making a pie with a top crust, use the lid of the jar to cut out pastry. Make sure to cut slits or a small hole so steam can escape. I use this pumpkin pie recipe.
For more holiday inspiration visit me at Bloom Designs Online or on Instagram. I am always so thankful to be on I Heart Naptime!
XO,
Jenny
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These are so cute, I love it. I am planning on doing these for my wedding. Is it possible to freeze them? What are your thoughts on that??
Yes, I think it would be fine to freeze them :)
Do you bake these in mason jars?
Yes I do!
I love this idea and the pies look so cute in the jars! Do you know approximately how many mini pies your apple pie recipe will make? Thanks for the fun idea!
Hi Jeanine! This was a guest recipe and it looks like the recipe she shared makes about a dozen mini pies.
How many days in advance could I make these??
It should last about 2 days at room temperature and 4-5 days in the fridge. :)
These look great but to send someone off with a 4 oz pie seems a bit stingy to me. Kerr has an 8 oz canning jar that is much more appropriate if you want it to be something more than a silly novelty. I also tell folks that if they want another next time I make them to return the jar!!! but most canners know that trick.
Hi, I’m loving the mini-mason jar idea. However, I’m a little confused. Are you making the pies in the tins and them putting them in the jar or are you modifying it by putting the crust in the jar and baking the pies in the jar? If you are baking them in the jars, how long do you bake them for? Thanks.
Hi Deborah! We baked the pies in the jars, following the same instructions for the mini pie recipes (which are linked in the post). :)
This is perfect!
I need 10 small gifts for after care teachers =)
Thanks!
How long will they last and do they need to be refrigerated?
I would refrigerate them overnight, and they should last as long as “regular” pie – which, in my house, they get eaten quickly!
Do you cook at temperature on pie recipe?
Yes! The pie recipes have the correct cooking temperatures and times. :)
These look absolutely delicious and would make such a lovely gift!
Rae of Love from Berlin
How long will they keep? Do you refrigerate ?
These would be good to make a day or two before the holiday! Treat it as your would any pie. :)
Hi,
Can you tell me how many ounces are in the jars? I would like to get real mason jars, but cannot find mini in any of my searches. I can find 8 oz or 16 oz.
Thanks,
We used the 4 ounce mini mason jars, like these. :)
Thank you so much for this idea! It will be so neat at Thanksgiving to give everyone a small pie for supper! Love it!
This is super cute!! Totally will makes these for my friends during the holidays :)
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These mini pies look amazing!
Paige
WHere did you find the mini jars? Perfect gift for the teachers..
I like the mini canning jars – sometimes I can find them at Target, but hardware stores (especially the mom’n’pop stores) almost always have them in stock, and most grocery stores do, too! :)