Deconstructed Jar Filled Pie Video Idea's and Recipes

I love pie of any kind  but not necessarily the mess that comes with making them especially if baked in these jars. Sure it's mouth watering to see the oozing berries or other fillings over flowing off the sides of the glass but do you really want to soak and clean them later with all that baked on mess? I don't!   Deconstructed pie makes cleaning easy as pie can be! No mess from baking, Why do you ask?  Well you are prebaking the crust first and then cutting or breaking it up into the jars instead of baking that gooey mess and getting the glass jars all sticky and impossible to clean! This is the perfect answer to us cooks on the go who hate to clean the mess and want to take the easy way out! Watch the video for more suggestions and tips to combine many ways to create these delectable pies in a jar! You can use fresh fruits, canned pie fillings, pre made puddings or homemade. The skies the limit of your creative pie making combinations. I just love the simplicity and ease, hope you do too! Fast and easy but oh so delicious!

Try cutting out shapes from your pie dough to create a festive flair to what ever holiday is upon you

Fill with your favorite fresh fruits or pie fillings even puddings alternating with whipped cream and garnishing for a gourmet pie treat!  Are you ready to astonish your family and friends?

Depending on your favorites you will need some of the following to make your jar pies you will need imagination with these ingredient suggestions to make your perfect deconstructed pie:

1/2 pint mason jars with cover lids

Ingredients Suggestions:

Whipped cream or topping

Fruits

Chocolate chips

Nuts

Chocolate candy bars

Mini marshmallows

Marshmallow cream

Graham crackers crushed

Pie Crusts

Syrups

Jams

Ice cream toppings

Chocolate shavings

Sprinkles

Cooked brownies crumbled

Crushed cookie crumbs

Coconut

Candy bars cut up

Puddings

Lemon or lime slices

Directions:

Make pie crust baked on a cookie sheet according to package instructions but flat on a cookie sheet then cut up in strips or you can use a cookie cutter. You can allso cut and  bake them in various shapes per the package instructions on the cookie sheet.

Filling suggestions make according to pudding and box instrucitons:

Cheesecake filling,  puddings chocolate, vanilla, coconut cream, lemon, key lime or any other boxed  pudding cooked to package instructions

Cookies such as oreo's shortbread, peanut butter, snickerdoodles, oatmeal, nutter butters etc.

 Garnishes: Sprinkles, ice cream toppings,  coconut,  various jams to match the fresh fruits, cinnamon and sugar mixed together, white or chocolate chips or other crushed candy bars. Add anything else you like to add that you love!

Here are the ideas and suggestions I have to make your favorite pies with some basic recipes.

Fresh fruits slices you prefer you can mix with coordinating glazes, ice cream toppings,  preserves or jams:

Kiwi

Peaches

Pears

Cherries

Blueberries

Raspberries or Blackberries

Strawberries

Bananas

Pineapple

Orange Segments

Kiwi

or a combination of several above

Canned Pie fillings suggestions you can use to layer:

Apples

Peach

Raspberry

Blueberry

Lemon

Key lime

Banana cream

Coconut cream

Chocolate cream

Remember you can always heat in the microwave  the filling first for a warm pie. Use the pre made cooked crust layers, warm filling layered and top with whipped cream or ice cream. Layer with whipped cream alternating with pie filling if you prefer.

Premade such as snack pack puddings or boxed cooked homemade pudding ideas below (for special treats make from scratch puddings):

Vanilla

Chocolate

Butterscotch

Key Lime

Lemon

Lemon Curd or Lime Curd

Coconut cream

Banana cream

Cookies and cream

Cheesecake mix

(some are found in the supermarket dairy cases)

Line the glass jar with strips of pie crust. Alternate with whipped cream, pudding then end with whipped  cream. 

Directions for Assembly:

Line the mason jar with strips of pie crust, cookie crumbs or graham crackers crumbs. Layer with pudding or favorite fruits,  whipped cream them repeat until the jar is full. Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices, lemon slices,  fruits, nuts, cherries, syrups, chocolate chips or sprinkles for a fun and festive pie. Coordinate if its a holiday with color doughs or colored sugars.

See video for exact instructions.

Here are some basic recipes for Mom's homemade crusts:

Homemade Crust:

2 cups of flour

1/2 teaspoons salt

2/3 cups shortening cut in the flour and salt

4 tablespoons ice water

Mix together till dough forms a ball, roll out dough to fit a pie plate. Place flat on a cookie sheet. You can cut out cookie cutter shapes to the current holiday or event or just cut into strips when cooked. Proceed with layering cooked pie crust with above suggestions for pie favorites.

Filling for Fresh Fruits:

Get creative and make a great memory!

Click links below for more ideas and homemade recipes.

Home made fruit tart dough

Fruit filling homemade recipe

Glazed Fruit Turnovers

Thick Homemade Pudding Recipes

Lemon or Lime Curd and more

@claudia lamascolo Author

How To Make Perfect Iced Coffee At Home Recipes

Brewed coffee poured over ice and adding your favorite flavorings is hardly a recipe. Whether it be served black, flavored or with a touch of cream you will have the perfect iced coffee treat that is alot less expensive than going to the pricey coffee establishments. Really the best coffees are made from being fresh perked over ice however in your busy schedule feel free to make it however you like from your fast coffee makers it just won't be as special.

 

Amazing what they charge for such an easy drink.

Here's all you do. See the tip at the end for your ice cubes!

Be sure to brew a good grade coffee and if all possible DONT USE A COFFEE MAKER.... I love my old fashioned perked coffee and fresh ground beans. Something you will still enjoy as it sits overnight in the refrigerator as it strengthens in flavor. Brew and store away till the next day.

In the morning add the ice in your cup or glass first. Pour the chilled coffee over the ice
 (see tip below).
Add  any flavoring of choice or plain with cream, sugar or black.

During the day:

For those who enjoy your coffee with alcohol add a shot of Amaretto, Frangelico, Godiva or the many other choices of sweet liqueurs out there but wait until brunch at least!

If you like cream top it off with a little cream. Add whipped cream on top or keep it skinny with none!

That's it enjoy!

Here some suggestions to try that are easy to have ready:

Vanilla Iced Coffee:

1 cup strong vanilla flavored black coffee brewed cooled
1 can evaporated milk room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
Place in a blender until smooth. Chill.  Pour over ice (see tip below) in a glass or cup.

Tip: Fill ice cube trays with brewed coffee or a mixture of cream and coffee (or liqueur if you prefer) and freeze. Take them out of the trays when frozen and add to freezer bags to use them in your coffee drinks anytime!

Coconut Iced Coffee Recipe

1 can condensed milk chilled (13 oz can)
1 can coconut milk chilled (14 oz can)
2 tablespoons instant coffee
ice cubes
Place the coffee and coconut milk in a blender until dissolved. Add condensed milk and pulse for 2 minutes. Pour over ice.

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Triple Berry Cake Mix Cobbler Dessert

Seasoned Cajun Potato Cubes

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Funnel Cake Recipe

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@claudia lamascolo Author