Are you looking for a simple and delicious dessert for your next dinner party? Check out this Cranberry Apple Pie In A Jar that is perfect for individual servings presented beautifully to your guests. Two popular Fall fruits create a perfectly sweet yet tart pie that is served in a fun way that can even be personalized with a beautiful ribbon, name tag or even a special initial cut out in the crust.
CRANBERRY APPLE PIE IN A JAR
(Makes 4 Half Pint Pies)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package Ready made Pie Crust (2 crusts)
- 2 Red Delicious Apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 4 oz Fresh Cranberries
- 1/8 cup Sugar
- 1/8 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
DIRECTIONS
- In a large sauce pan add Water, lemon juice and sugars.
- Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cornstarch.
- Add cranberries and apple slices.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce hat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Allow to cool.
- Use inner lid from mason jar to trace pie tops on crust. Cut out and set aside.
- Take remaining crust and piece crust into jars to completely cover bottom and sides up to rim.
- Make sure you press crust to uniform thickness.
- Fill Jar 3/4 full.
- Use a small cookie cutter to create vent in crust.
- place crust on top of jar and press down in and crimp top.
- Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes or until crust is brown
This is a the perfect dessert for a special romantic evening with the one you love, a small dinner party or even as a special treat to reward yourself for all the hard work done saving money on your holiday shopping. Use simple pint mason jars or individual ceramic dishes for a perfect single serving size pie. Scoop vanilla bean ice cream on top for the ultimate after dinner treat with this Cranberry Apple Pie In A Jar.
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