Prior to this day I had never baked anything in a jar before. I had seen it before, here and there. And it makes sense since canning jars are made to withstand very high temperatures. (Other jars may not be able to withstand baking temperatures, so make sure to use clean canning jars when trying this.
I decided to make brownies but I wanted to try a couple of variations. So here's how to make brownies in a jar + 3 fun ways to dress them up into sundaes.
To make the brownies I used a box mix, follow the directions as every box mix is a little different. Place the filled jars in a pan filled 2/3 full with water and slide them in the oven. This is known as baking in a water bath. Pretty cool, huh? Baked them for around an hour. Do not handle the jars without oven mitts until they have had a chance to cool.These brownies were slightly more gooey than when baking them in a pan. But I happen to love gooey brownies, and they make great sundaes!
Once they have cooled you are ready to dress them up. To my first brownie sundae I added chopped pistachios, a scoop of ice cream and chocolate syrup. To my second brownies I added a scoop of ice cream, caramel and a pinch of sea salt. To the last brownie I added sliced strawberries, a scoop of ice cream and strawberry syrup. Delicious!
XO, emma & elsie
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Oh wow! What a neat idea, I definitely need to try this – I wonder what other delights can be made in a jar 😀
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What a GREAT idea. YUM!
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Love this. Will be trying. May make a good Christmas treat 🙂
oh my, yum!! This sounds super delish……is it too early for brownies? *wink*
great idea! I have so many mason jars laying around the house so this would be perfect for when I need a sweet treat! great photos!
-meesch
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Great idea for meals on the go! I’m definitely stashing this one away for later.
xx.
the best ideas are very often so easy but so smart!
I can’t wait to try that!
Those pistachio brownies look perfect. I would probably be tempted to put a little caramel syrup on that one too. 🙂
It’s such a great idea! What i want to know is how on earth do you stay so little?! Judging by your blog, we share the same sweet tooth, and I have gained close to fifteen pounds this year thanks to it!
Anyway, maybe this will be dessert tomorrow night. I don’t think he’ll mind one bit:)
Reminds me of my teacup cupcake recipe I’ve been too lazy to try.
anastasia
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Uh, YUM! Which one was your favorite? Two friends are having a joint birthday party this weekend and these look perfect for the occasion!
What a brilliant idea! Oh my gosh I can’t wait to try it for a girls party!
i love that you are incorporating more and more recipes into your blog! i will definitely try that, sounds so simplen and yummy.
Oh my god. I want to eat these!
I want brownies now, they look pretty too. The pistachio one looks amazing.
Yum! I love cooking in jars. What a cute idea. XO, RaeVeda
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Brilliant!
This is amazing. I seriously want to take a day to try all of your recipes!
What an awesome idea! But two questions, how many jars do you use for a standard box of mix? And how full did you fill the jars before baking? Thanks!!
This would make a delicious breakfast, er, dessert. Yum!
perfection – yum!
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so cute,love the idea,great for a party!!
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I’m SO obsessed with mason jars lately (we did a picnic last week with fun treats in them), so I love love love this idea! perfect to pop a lid back on, too, when there are baby fingers wandering 🙂
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My mouth is watering! I need to try this!
What can’t you put in a jar?! Wow, they look amazing, I want to try your pumpkin pie smoothies too! Very talented bunch of girls you are ;O)
Wow – these look so delicious! I love anything served in a Mason jar!
That looks so yummy! Since I’m allergic to gluten, I’ll have to test this out with a g-free brownie mix and see if they turn out the same!
These look so delicious, and now I am totally craving some brownies in a jar.
-Britta
mmmm….ice cream
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Love this idea, plus you save on the number of dirty dishes as the lovely brownie treat is self-contained! 🙂
These look SO delicious, Elsie! I need to try this out!
I’ve never tried baking in jars either, but I do have some canning jars sitting around…so I might have to try this soon! Nothing is better than brownies & ice cream!
Mmm! They look lovely!
Ummm, yes please! This is amazing and I think I’ll be making it tonight!
I love this idea! 🙂
Such a different idea, I’m hungry now!
Adorable idea. I’m going to have to do that for my husband for a little date night! Really enjoying your blog and all of the great inspiration!
What a great idea, the gooey-er the better! I’m another Ozark blogger, come visit me at http://grannymountain.blogspot.com
looks yummy:)
Yummy!!!
Thank you for the recipe 🙂
looks good, and yummy! I’ve seen those recipes around, but never tried them… maybe I will tonight!
YUM!!! This sounds delicious!!!
I want to do this..question…how many jars did you use and how much brownie mix you put in each jar??
i’ve been obsessed lately w/ jars. eating and drinking out of ’em.
brilliant idea…yes how much brownie mix in each jar and did u spray pam in the jar?
such a cute idea. They look cute and delish-perfect combo!
XO
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yummm! what an adorable little idea.
it looks very cute:)
I love using mason jars!!
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I have to say…..YUM!!!!! They look so inviting in the jars♥ Would be a great ice-cream social menu item.
Such a great idea! I love basically anything in jars. : )
Anything in a jar just tastes better.
♥ sécia
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Thanks! You reminded me of sweet student of mine who baked me an apple pie in a jar at the end of the school year. Sweet memory… I’m going to have to try it myself now.
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looks yummy 🙂
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Tell me why I never knew you could bake things in canning jars! I’ve only used them once to create pretty peppermint hot chocolate mixes for friends. Crazy! Definitely going to try this out.
<3 Linda
Thea would be great for a party. Just make a bunch of brownie jars and then line up all the toppings on a table. Voila! A make-your own sundae bar!
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this looks uh-mazing!
What a brilliant idea! They look totally delicious!
I keep meaning to save our jars – forgot this morning once I’d finished the jam – luckily I’d only tossed it in the recycling box! off to salvage now!
x
Yummi! I’m gonna try this. À year ago i made applepie in mini jar’s to give as birthday treat on school for my daughters birthday. They loved it 🙂 and me too.
I’ve seen a few things crop up in jars recently, most intriguing!
Looks yummy! Such a fun little treat idea! <3
What a cute idea!!
YUM! Pistachio is my fave 🙂
Very resourceful, the food is very nice inside the jar, nice idea!
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This is so much fun using
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love how simple it is to do! never tried bath baking before.. i guess there’s a first for everything 🙂
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Awesome – bet I could send these as “have a good week” gifts for my daughter and her roommates. Thanks for the idea