How to Make Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana nut bread is a classic treat that is loved by many, and this unique recipe for Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar puts a fun and creative spin on the traditional loaf. This recipe not only produces delicious banana bread, but it also presents it in adorable individual servings that can be gifted or enjoyed as a grab-and-go snack.

What makes this recipe even more special is that it bakes right in the jar, giving it a charming and rustic presentation that is sure to impress anyone w...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups mashed bananas
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 8 (1 pint) jars

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease insides of 8 (1 pint) straight sided, wide mouth canning jars.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, bananas, and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to banana mixture. Stir in nuts.
  • Pour mixture into greased WIDE MOUTH pint jars, filling 1/2 full of batter. Do NOT put lids on jars for baking. Be careful to keep the rims clean, wiping off any batter that gets on the rims.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.
  • As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.
  • Jars should be eaten immediately or kept sealed in refrigerator for up to a week.