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
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
The mason jar lids are a great idea whether making pies for 2 or for 22! And I love ginger with peaches...perfect!
Emily | Jelly Toast says
I am loving this idea! I like mini desserts WAY better than full size, anyway (they're just cuter :). My kiddos will love trying this. Plus, peach and ginger together? *swoon*
Maegan @ The BakerMama says
Holy Cuteness!!! I can't wait to make these for a party! My friends will flip once they see and taste them! Brilliant!
JC says
Brilliant idea! I have dozens of mason jar rings, and can easily start stashing my flat lids from my opened jars since they can't be reused for canning and I always felt terrible throwing them away. I bet I could also make mini-quiches the same way! Perfect for a single serving!
Amallia says
Lovely pie
Dina says
what a neat idea! they sound yummy.
Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes says
I have some mini pie pans that I "borrowed" from my mom...but I think I might like these more!! They seem a little more rustic, plus you could make quite a few at a time!
dishing up the dirt says
I am not a baker. However, these look SO stinking good. It's my birthday on Saturday and I am forwarding this recipe to my sister so she'll make it for me! yum.
southernspoonbelle says
These are amazing-- thanks!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
How incredibly cute are these little pies!! I wanna gobble them up!