The “pie in a jar” concept isn’t really a new one and (by name only) might seem a little silly. Why would you ever need to bake a pie in a jar? Well, I suppose the obvious answer might be: because you can. But the more appropriate one would certainly be: because these little jars of pie are fun, creative, and bake up brilliantly! And Stemilt’s fresh cherries are the perfect fruit choice, delivering a traditional, homemade cherry pie flavor in a neat little package.
While these little “pies” are certainly a yummy treat, their somewhat unusual presentation – in a jar – makes them a particularly good choice for packaging up a single sweet serving; one that’s great nibbled at home, or made as a “to-go” dessert (think picnics, boating, potlucks, etc.). And one that’s particularly fun for gift-giving…as a special hostess gift, thank you, or simple “thinking-of-you.” After all, you can’t really gift a wedge of pie on a plate, but you can if it’s in a jar! And depending on the occasion, they can be dressed up super easy with a little piece of fabric and some ribbon; name stickers or tags.
Packaged in half-pint glass home-canning jars, each offers a generous “slice of pie” for one, or a perfect little sweet for two. And beyond being good (and fun), these pies are really pretty simple to make, especially with the following step-by-step recipe detail and instructions.
Both the subtly sweet crust and cherry filling in these pies come together super quick and easy. The crust is made with just four ingredients combined right in the food processor. And the cherry filling takes just minutes on the stove.