Tutorial: Pie in a Jar for Dad

My husband is a pie guy. For his birthday, he would rather have pie than cake. Pie in a jar seems to be popping up everywhere, and with Father's Day next Sunday, I thought it would make the perfect treat.

This recipe is as simple as pie. All you'll need is ready-made pie crusts (I used the one from Trader Joe's), pre-made pie filling or follow your favorite recipe (I used Trader Joe's dark morello cherries with a bit of sugar and tapioca), and a little butter and sugar.

1. Line a small glass jar (I used an empty salsa jar) with the pie crust.
2. Fill the jar with the pie filling.
3. For the the pie top, use the the jar lid to cut out a circle. Make slits on the top, or cut out a small design.
4. Place the circle over the top of the jar and press against the sides with a fork. Brush the top with some butter and sprinkle with sugar.
5. Bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
   

See my tutorial on how to "dress up" your pie in a jar for Father's Day on Bird's Party. For more tips on how to make single-serving pies in a jar, visit Our Best Bites.

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