If you caught last week’s Thanksgiving video, you probably noticed the little pies in mason jars we handed out to departing guests… and let me tell you, we still haven’t stopped talking about them. There’s simply no better way to follow up the Thanksgiving meal than with a slice of pumpkin pie (except for maybe warm pecan pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream?) Good thing these pies are small enough to eat in multiples, and we sent our guests home with individual apple pies that they could snack on later that night. We invited our friends from Tiny Pies to show us how we can get our pies into those adorable mason jars this Thanksgiving, and they’ve provided the full step-by-step after the jump…
- small mason jar (we used 3 1/4-inches wide and 2 5/8-inches tall)
- 5-inch circular pastry cutter
- 3-inch circular pastry cutter
- small heart-shaped cutter (available at any craft store)
- pie crust pastry, chilled (homemade or store-bought)
- homemade pie filling (for apple pie, try this recipe)
- Roll out pastry dough. Using larger circular crust cutter, cut 5-inch circle out of pie pastry. Carefully place crust into glass jar. Use fingers to press dough against inner wall of jar. Spoon pie filling of choice into dough-lined glass jar.
- On new sheet of pastry, use 3-inch circular pastry cutter to cut out top crust (use cutter with crimped edges for added decorative detail). Use heart shaped cutter to punch air hole in top crust circle.
- Place top crust on top of filled jar. Use fingers or fork to tightly pinch edges of top crust to bottom crust.
- Bake pie for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
… Thanks, Tiny Pies!
*images: Mike Bullock
This might be the cutest thing ever!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial, Chanel! It looks simply enough and the presentation could not be sweeter
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This is such an adorable idea. I like the hearts
I love this idea and pies
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What a fantastic idea! I have an apple tree in my backyard that is loaded with fruit; time to put it to a yummy use!
What a great idea and they look so yummy!
Cutest idea ever!
Made them tonight…they were a hit…did pear and cranberry filling with a whole wheat crust! Mmmm…perfect with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream. So fall!!
Oh wow, that sounds incredible. Of course, anything with vanilla bean ice cream sounds divine, in my book.
Awesome, this totally helps me continue with my mason jar obsession…These really are the cutest little things!
Wow, that looks pretty easy and totally cute.
A-DORABLE! I just might incorporate these this year!
Now, is that 20-25 minutes baking time per pie? If so, baking a bunch of these could be pretty time- and energy-consuming…
Oh, you just pop them all in the oven at the same time!!
Love this! So cute! Thanks for sharing!
I love these mini pies in mason jars- so sweet! Would you be able to tell me what size the mason jars are (in ounces)? Perhaps 8 oz? I was just trying to find them online and wanted to be sure to buy the correct jars…. I can’t wait to make these for all my pals at work! Thank you!
Made these tonight!! SO GOOD, so cute, so perfect!! Definitely making again! Thanks!
This is the cutest idea! Perfect for Thanksgiving! I’m sharing the love over on my blog today – too cute not to share
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
anyone know if these could be put in the freezer and then pulled out…as in to make them ahead of time for a reception and then have them defrost the day before??
Absolutely – these would freeze perfectly!!
Although I should clarify – these should be frozen BEFORE they’re baked, then taken out to defrost and come to room temp before popping in the oven.
I loved the demo in the store(wheatsville coop); the samples were DELICIOUS, but I purchased the blueberry bliss and there were no instructions. None. I called the store and they told me to pre heat the oven to 375 degrees, and put the frozen jar in the oven??? So, now I guess I will be making another trip to the store to read the label on another pie
I did it! I used wide-mouth, half-pint jars, so the crust took a little artistry to get in, and they had to bake for about 45 minutes at 350 to be perfect. But they are so cute and wonderful! And now I’m spending about $50 on eight gifts instead of two store-bought things. Thank you!
Awesome – so excited to hear that! Thanks for sharing your tips…and I’m sure your recipients will be absolutely THRILLED!
how long would these last? I was thinking that maybe in the sealed jar that it would last long enough in a package to send overseas…?
Hi Jennifer! I’m afraid that without any preservatives these wouldn’t last long enough to send overseas & still remain tasty
But of course, you never know until you try – so let us know if you have any luck!
Like the look of those..delish
I’m in Austin, Texas and trying to find mason jars in various sizes. Recommendations???
Michaels has tons in every size! Good luck!