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
Oh wow! What a neat idea, I definitely need to try this - I wonder what other delights can be made in a jar :D
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Posted by: Kim | September 12, 2011 at 08:39 AM
What a GREAT idea. YUM!
Posted by: Lindsay Lee | September 12, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Lovely , iwant ,)
Posted by: thicany | September 12, 2011 at 08:56 AM
Love this. Will be trying. May make a good Christmas treat :)
Posted by: Heather | September 12, 2011 at 08:58 AM
oh my, yum!! This sounds super delish......is it too early for brownies? *wink*
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 12, 2011 at 09:02 AM
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!
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Posted by: meesch | September 12, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Great idea for meals on the go! I'm definitely stashing this one away for later.
xx.
Posted by: Julia | September 12, 2011 at 09:05 AM
the best ideas are very often so easy but so smart!
I can't wait to try that!
Posted by: Maïlys | September 12, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Those pistachio brownies look perfect. I would probably be tempted to put a little caramel syrup on that one too. :)
Posted by: Kaitlyn | September 12, 2011 at 09:17 AM
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:)
Posted by: Lindsay Fickas | September 12, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Reminds me of my teacup cupcake recipe I've been too lazy to try.
anastasia
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Posted by: anastasia | September 12, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Uh, YUM! Which one was your favorite? Two friends are having a joint birthday party this weekend and these look perfect for the occasion!
Posted by: Alivia | September 12, 2011 at 09:36 AM
What a brilliant idea! Oh my gosh I can't wait to try it for a girls party!
Posted by: Teaka | September 12, 2011 at 09:39 AM
i love that you are incorporating more and more recipes into your blog! i will definitely try that, sounds so simplen and yummy.
Posted by: Hanna | September 12, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Oh my god. I want to eat these!
Posted by: Juliet | September 12, 2011 at 09:50 AM
I want brownies now, they look pretty too. The pistachio one looks amazing.
Posted by: Roxy | September 12, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Yum! I love cooking in jars. What a cute idea. XO, RaeVeda
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Posted by: Rae Veda | September 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Brilliant!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM
This is amazing. I seriously want to take a day to try all of your recipes!
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | September 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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!!
Posted by: Danielle | September 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM