Mini Pecan Pies in a Jar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray interiors of jars with cooking spray. Add 2 tablespoons of pecans to each jar. Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Pour a scant 1/4 cup filling into each jar. (Tip: Combine the corn syrup mixture in a 2-cup or larger glass measuring cup to pour easily into the jars). Place filled jars on a baking sheet or cake pan.
Ingredients
- 8 (4 ounce) glass canning jars
- 1 cup (4 ounces) pecan halves
- 2/3 cup Crown® Lily White® or Golden Corn Syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Crumbled graham crackers, vanilla wafers OR cookies, optional
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray interiors of jars with cooking spray. Add 2 tablespoons of pecans to each jar.
Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Pour a scant 1/4 cup filling into each jar. (Tip: Combine the corn syrup mixture in a 2-cup or larger glass measuring cup to pour easily into the jars). Place filled jars on a baking sheet or cake pan.
Bake on center rack of oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Pies are done when centers reach 200°F.
Cool for 2 hours on wire rack before serving.
Serve each with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with crumbled cookies if desired.
