Apple Pie in a Jar

By nealc1

Ingredients

• 3. Crumble Topping: For something easy and extra sweet, simply follow the instructions below, then sprinkle generously on the top of each jar:
• 8 8 8 short, half-pint glass canning jars*
• 4 4 4 pre-packaged pie crusts, uncooked
• 7 7 7 cups (15-20 whole) apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 2 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• to to canning jars right in your grocery store. The short, half-pint versions work best for this recipe—and though they are pre-treated to resist heat, placing them in a cold oven will allow them to heat up gradually. That means no broken glass!
• 3 3 3 Topping Options
• INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 2 2 tablespoons oats
• 3 3 3 tablespoons cold butter

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

Lay out pie crusts on a clean surface. Use the lid of your jar as a cookie cutter to create 8 circles. Insert a dough circle into the base of each jar, pressing into place with your fingertips.
Cut the remaining pie crusts into long strips, approximately 4 inches wide. Press the dough into the inside of each jar, so the inside is completely covered.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices in lemon juice.
In a separate medium-size bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the dry ingredients over the apples, then toss to coat.
Divide the apple filling equally among your jars, filling each about 2/3 full.
Finish each jar with the topping of your choice (see our options below).
Place your jars on a baking sheet and set inside a cold oven. Begin heating your oven to 375ºF and let bake for 45-60 minutes, until topping is golden brown and bubbling.

Tip: There are so many apples to choose from, namely in the cool fall months. We love sweet Golden Delicious apples for this recipe, but for more ideas, check out our complete http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-US/FoodandRecipes/Pages/all-about-apples-types-and-tastes.aspx


In a small mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon.
Add butter, blending with an electronic mixer until pieces are approximately the size of peas.
Add oats, stirring with a spoon until well combined.