Apple Raisin Cake In A Jar Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Raisin Cake In A Jar

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• Cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• Clove
• 1 cup raisins
• Pecans

How to Make Apple Raisin Cake In A Jar

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease eight wide-mouth pint canning jars with melted shortening, using a brush to avoid the rims.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in 1 cup raisins and ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans).
7. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared jars, filling them slightly more than halfway.
8. Bake the uncovered jars for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
9. Carefully remove one hot jar at a time from the oven. Clean the sealing edge of the jar.
10. Immediately apply a clean two-piece wide-mouth canning lid and tighten firmly.
11. Let the jars cool completely. A vacuum seal will form as they cool. You should hear a 'pop' sound as this happens.
12. Once completely cooled, store the jars in a cool, dark pantry for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage. The bread is safe to eat as long as the jars remain vacuum-sealed and free of mold growth.