Mason jar pies made in the lid of a mason jar. Mini peach pies with a spiced peach filling. Recipe makes 2 small hand pies, but can be scaled up.
I know you love mini pies, but I also know that you might not own mini pie pans. But, everyone has mason jar lids laying around from craft projects these days, right? Or maybe you're hosting a bridal shower and you have an entire closet full of them?
These handheld pies are so dang adorable, even a guy with a burly beard will say 'oh how cute!' when he sees them. True story.
If you've never made one of my pies, be prepared for the most delicious pie crust you've ever tasted. I make an all-butter pie crust (because I was raised right!), and the mixing method to my dough creates lots of flaky layers. This pie crust shatters when your fork touches it. It's heavenly.
Mason jar pies:
I make two mini pies when I make small batch pies, because well, dessert for TWO, but there is plenty of dough here for a third pie. I used the leftover dough to make pie dough scrap cookies. You can also double or triple this recipe to get more peach hand pies.
If you're curious, these are the exact wide-mouth mason jar lids I use; regular-size pint jar lids.
If you've got lurkers in your kitchen (like I always do), can I offer this tip? Make pie dough scraps to keep your friends and family away from a pie while it cools. We all know a cold pie is a more photogenic pie, but short of hiring a body guard for my desserts, there's no way a pie ever makes it to room temperature in my house. Enter cinnamon and sugar dusted pie dough scrap cookies.
These pie dough scrap cookies keep fingers away from your peach pies while they cool. You're welcome.
The spiced peach filling is heavy on the ginger, and it's just the way I like it. If you're not a ginger lover, replace it with lemon zest.
Gather up all your mason jar lids, and get to work making the most adorable hand-held pies!
If you make these, I would love to know about it! Leave me a comment below!
Makes 2 pies. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Mason Jar Pies
Ingredients
For the crust:
For the spiced peach filling:
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 693Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 436mgCarbohydrates: 88gFiber: 4gSugar: 26gProtein: 12g
Lindsey @ American Heritage COoking says
I just found your site via Pinterest and these adorable little pies! I'm completely infatuated with your concept! And these pies are just too cute!
Christina Lane says
why, thanks, Lindsey! Happy baking :)
Dani meyer says
First recipe I ever found of yours and I still love it! So adorable!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
These are the cutest pies EVER! Perfect for a summer party! :)
Nutmeg Nanny says
These are so cute! I sorta want to get my butt into the kitchen and make some pie :)
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
OMgosh these are too cute and making the 'pay up like in a gangster movie' makes them even better! I'm horrible at making pie crust, so I'm going to give this a try and see how it goes. These will be perfect for a get together I'm having this weekend! Thanks!!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
These are adorable!! I want five right now!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I am seriously dying at the cuteness of this pie idea!! All the jar lids in my basement now have a new purpose, and I can't wait!
Ankita says
They are so so cute! ???? Be it here on your website or cookbook! ???? I have a question Christina , Can I use Regular quilted jelly jar lids? I dont have a wide one! ????????
caroline says
Have had great results with a lot of your recipes but not, I'm afraid, with the pie crust recipe. I followed your video to the tee and the crust came out so tough. I don't know what it is with me and pie crust but the only one that seems to work for me is one where you pour oil into the flour. So frustrating!!
Christina Lane says
Oh no! I'm so sorry! A tough crust usually means over-worked dough. You might live in a dry climate and your dough requires more moisture. The more moisture you have, USUALLY the less you have to work with the dough. But then, too much liquid can also activate the gluten and make it too tough. I'm sorry you're having this trouble. Pie crust is tricky business!