Cooking

PIE IN A JAR

I found this cute idea searching the internet and wanted to share;
Use half-pint jars,
STEP 1:  Pie Dough
You can use any pie dough you like
STEP 2: Make a topper and line the jar
Roll out a small handful of dough.  This is just for the tops of your pies.  Grab the ring part of your jar and use that as your cookie cutter.  Cut out the tops and set aside.
Use the rest of the dough to line the jars, no need to grease them.  Make sure it's pressed all the way up to the top of the jar.
STEP 3:  Fill them up
You will need about 1/2 cup filling for each jar
RECIPE FOR 4 PIES
2 cup Fruit
2 TBS Sugar (brown or white)
2 TBS Flour
1 TBS Butter (divided between the pies)
Whatever flavorings you would like; cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, almond extract etc.
Divide filling between the jars and dot a pat of butter on top.
STEP 4:  Top it off
Make sure the top of the pie (dough) has a vent so the steam can escape.  You can cut a couple of slits or make a decorative cut on the top.  (the top piece of dough's outside edges goes up the side of the dough-covered jar a bit.  Use your finger to press the 2 pieces of dough together to seal.  Or you could us a crumb topping.
CRUMB TOPPING (for 4 pies)
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Flour
2 TBS Oats
1/4 TBS Cinnamon
3 TBS cold Butter
Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon, cut in butter.  Add oats and stir to combine.
REMEMBER brush pie tops with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
STEP 5:  Freeze them
When your pies are all done and topped put lids on and tighten them then they can be put in freezer.
STEP 6:  Bake them
Bake at 375 degrees for about 45-60 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the middles are bubbly.