Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

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This Pumpkin Pie in a Jar is the perfect old fashioned pumpkin pie recipe (passed down from my Granny) with a fun little twist that everyone will love!

This Pumpkin Pie in a Jar is the perfect old fashioned pumpkin pie recipe (passed down from my Granny) with a fun little twist that everyone will love! #pumpkinpie #grannysrecipe #oldfashionedpumpkinpie #pumpkinpieinajar #masonjarrecipes #foodinajar

Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

My Granny always made really good food but she would never give away the recipes. She claimed she always just added a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I’m sure she did but I’d always beg her to at least write down the ingredients she used so I could try to make food as good as hers!

After quite a few years of begging, I finally convinced her to give me her homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe. For years, while growing up I made this recipe for family gatherings and to this day, I’m still the person that is always asked to bring dessert.

Here’s my little recipe card with my 12-year-old self’s handwriting. Awww. 

I made this recipe this time using mason jars but this recipe also fits nicely into a pie plate for a traditional pumpkin pie. I’ll include directions for both below.

Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Recipe

What you need:

  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. white sugar (Or omit both the sugars and just replace them with 2/3 c. turbinado sugar)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 c. pumpkin
  • 1/4 t. nutmeg
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • Butter Crust (Cut this recipe in half if you use jars)

— This Pie Crust can easily be made Gluten Free by using Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour.

What to do:

In a bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and pumpkin.

— I used my home preserved pumpkin. Learn how to Preserve Pumpkin in the freezer.

Cream, meet Pumpkin. You are going to love her. Mix in the cream. If using cream cubes, make sure they are thawed ahead of time.

–Learn How to Make and Use Cream Cubes to prevent extra cream from going to waste.

Add in the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Mix up the ingredients for the Butter Pie Crust Recipe. I think it works best to do this with a fork.

Lightly grease your jars or pie plate.

Here’s where the recipe varies a little, depending on what you are making your pumpkin pie recipe in.

If making your pie in jars:

Pour your pumpkin in a jar. Just make sure not to fill your jars too full.

If using a pie plate:

Roll your crust out and spread it in the bottom of your pie pan. Pour your pumpkin pie filling in, make sure not to fill it too full. You can also add fancy shapes to the top with any leftover pie crust. Make sure to leave plenty of room for it to breath.

If making your pie in jars:

Use a cookie cutter to make a fancy shape or just a flattened circle from the pie crust dough. Place it on top of the jar. Make sure the pie has a little room to breath by cutting a few little slits in the top.

If you’re using a pie plate you can also add fancy shapes to the top with any leftover pie crust. Just make sure to leave plenty of room for it to breath.

Bake these beauties at 350F for about 30 minutes.

If you’re making your pie in a traditional pie pan, you will need to bake about 45 minutes to an hour, until the center seems set. To test, insert a toothpick into the center of the pie, it should come out clean.

Note: If you fill them too full they will explode and make a lovely mess on the inside of your oven…

Yummy! Have you ever make a recipe just because it’s so pretty and will make your house smell yummy? Well, if so, this is one of those recipes….oh, plus it tastes awesome!

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Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. white sugar Or omit both the sugars and replace it with 2/3 c. turbinado sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 c. pumpkin
  • 1/4 t. nutmeg
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • Butter Crust Recipe Cut this recipe in half if you are using jars

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and pumpkin.
  2. Mix in the cream
  3. Add in the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Using a fork, Mix up the ingredients for the Butter Pie Crust Recipe.
  5. Lightly grease your jars or a pie plate.

If making your pie in jars:

  1. fill the jars with the pumpkin pie mixture. Make sure not to fill them too full.
  2. Use a cookie cutter to make a fancy shape or just a flattened circle from the pie crust dough. Place it on top of the jar. Make sure the pie has a little room to breath by cutting few little slits in the top.

If using a pie plate:

  1. Roll your crust out and spread it in the bottom of your pie pan. Make sure not to fill it too full. You can also add fancy shapes to the top with any leftover pie crust. Make sure to leave plenty of room for it to breath.
  2. Bake at at 350F for about 30 minutes.

I love pumpkin, it’s like chocolate, but good for you! If you agree, you might like these:

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Fruit Filled Pumpkin Bites Recipe
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread Recipe
Eggless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Easy Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cake, Bread, or Muffins
Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake

Have you ever made Pumpkin Pie in a Jar?

This Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Recipe was originally published on Little House Living in September 2012. It has been updated as of September 2019.

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47 Comments

  1. I used half pints Becky, but you could use half pints, jelly, or the really little ones:)

  2. I used half pints Becky, but you could use half pints, jelly, or the really little ones:)

  3. I always wanted to make pies in a jar in the oven, but ball canning says their jars in the oven is not safe to do because of the extreme temperature change. Have you ever had any problems with them? I am going to try your recipe! Looks great!

  4. I always wanted to make pies in a jar in the oven, but ball canning says their jars in the oven is not safe to do because of the extreme temperature change. Have you ever had any problems with them? I am going to try your recipe! Looks great!

  5. Diana, I haven’t done it that much but I didn’t have any problems. I’m not sure how the oven differs from the heat and pressure of the pressure cooker though.

  6. Diana, I haven’t done it that much but I didn’t have any problems. I’m not sure how the oven differs from the heat and pressure of the pressure cooker though.

  7. I love this! This is the first time I have found your blog and I love it! I am sharing your blog and your pumpkin pie recipe on my blog in my “Thankful Thursdays” Post today! I would love for you to come see it! I can’t wait for my readers to see your blog too!

    It will be posted by noon CST time at surrenderedlivingnow.com.

    I will be back and plan to explore and learn so much from your experiences!

    Blessings!

    Mrs Mary Joy Pershing

  8. I love this! This is the first time I have found your blog and I love it! I am sharing your blog and your pumpkin pie recipe on my blog in my “Thankful Thursdays” Post today! I would love for you to come see it! I can’t wait for my readers to see your blog too!

    It will be posted by noon CST time at surrenderedlivingnow.com.

    I will be back and plan to explore and learn so much from your experiences!

    Blessings!

    Mrs Mary Joy Pershing

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  15. Love this idea!! I’ve done cake in jars for a while now, its how we send gifts to our deployed sailors etc, but pumpkin pie. O.m.g. I will be trying this extremely soon!

  16. I’m going to try not to swear, but this recipe made me respond in guttural, primeval ways. It does help that I have a deep, deep love for 1) mason jars (of all shapes and sizes), 2) pumpkin, and 3) PIE. I could just imagine a big, fat quickly-melting spoonful of vanilla ice cream and now my stomach is grumbling.

    MUST HAVE.

  17. Those look yummy. my daughters have been wanting me to make food in jars. This could be the one that sways me. 🙂

  18. I am thinking that I can fill them half way and then push the crust into the jar and seal while hot so they will seal down. then i should be able to mail them to the husband who is missing thanksgiving over seas again this year… Oh the ideas!!

  19. I did find a comment that said you used 1/2 pint jars but you do not say how many of that size jar this recipe will make. I hope you check this page soon and very soon because the countdown for thanksgiving has begun and I would like to make up a batch. Love your recipes and your blog. Keep up the good work.

  20. Hi Merissa,
    Your pumpkin pie in a jar sounds and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Sparks. You have been featured today.
    Warmest Regards,
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes

  21. I could not find the baking mix recipe can you tell me where I can find it. It’s for the crust
    Less pumpkin pie

  22. 5 stars
    I love your website and all your wonderful ideas to make cozy homes with yummy food!

    Looking forward to trying the pumpkin pie in a jar recipe! ❤️

  23. Can this be home canned ?
    While it’s hot do you cap and put the rings on it?
    Do you need to pressure or water bath it and for how long and what pressure?