Apple Cake in a Jar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease the insides of 8 straight-sided, wide-mouth pint canning jars.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat sugar and shortening together in a medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs until well combined. Add flour mixture, alternating with water; mix until smooth. Fold in apples, raisins, and nuts.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Fill jars 1/2 full of batter; wipe off any batter that gets on the rims. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove jars from the oven one at a time; wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cake should be eaten immediately, or cooled and refrigerated for up to one week.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)