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Apple Cake in a Jar

SUBMITTED BY: Julie Wayment  PHOTO BY: WANDA 

"Apple cake that is sealed in jars and can be given as gifts, or stored for emergencies."
Apple Cake in a Jar Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 37 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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Original recipe yield 8 pint jars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 cups grated apple
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease the insides of 8 straight-sided wide-mouth pint canning jars. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat in well. Add flour alternately with water and mix until smooth. Fold in apples, raisins and nuts.
  3. Fill jars 1/2 full of batter, being careful to keep the rims clean. Wipe off any batter that gets on the rims. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.
  4. As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.
  5. Jars should be eaten or kept in refrigerator for up to a week.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 30, 2004 by ZARODA 
A word of caution about storing for a long time... I checked with the jar canning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2006 by ELISAW 
I made about 30 of these a few years ago as Christmas gifts, and they were awesome. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 20, 2005 by 4-HCOUNTRYCHICK 
This cake is absolutely delicious! It is extremely moist and the apple flavor is perfect. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 17, 2003 by Andi 
This recipe was terrific. I filled five quart jars and enjoyed the little bit left over as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 18, 2003 by CANDY MAKER 
This is a great gift idea. I made them as favors for a bridal luncheon I had. I did make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2005 by Kathleen 
This is very unique. It cooks nicely in the mason jars, and it comes out in a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on may 8, 2003 by THEGREATQKL 
This recipe is the best!! I made it in hopes of sending it to my hun in the army (since he'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2003 by COPPERPENNIE58 
I gave this as gifts and sold them at a craft fair and I am still getting compliments 2 months... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2003 by CREBBERT 
Moist and Delicious! I was a little unsure of the amount of sugar in this recipe so I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 14, 2006 by LPHILLIPS9 
These were fun to make...had to put the baby down for a nap and clear the counters to start. ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Apple Cake in a Jar

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 374

  • Total Fat: 13.4g
  • Cholesterol: 53mg
  • Sodium: 393mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 5g

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