Ingredients for Apple Cake In A Jar With Lemon Sauce
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind (zest)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups boiling water
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How to Make Apple Cake In A Jar With Lemon Sauce
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Sterilize 7-9 wide-mouth pint jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Grease the jars lightly with shortening or cooking spray.
- **Test Bake:** Fill ONE jar halfway with batter. Bake for 45 minutes. Note how high the batter rises. This determines how much batter to use in the remaining jars. The cake should rise to within 1/4-1/2 inch from the jar's rim.
- Fill the remaining sterilized jars to the appropriate level determined in step 4.
- Place the filled jars on a baking sheet (for easier handling). Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the amount of batter in each jar.
- Carefully remove jars from oven using oven mitts. Let jars cool slightly.
- Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Place hot sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the bands.
- Let jars cool completely. The cakes will pull away from the sides as they cool.
- **Lemon Sauce:** In a saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in boiling water until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Serve warm apple cakes from the jars topped with the zesty lemon sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
44 g
Sugar
420g
Fat
44g
Carbs
52g