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[VIDEO] Pie In A Mason Jar . . . How Does That Work?

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The All American Dessert – Cherry Pie In A Mason Jar!

As we approach two American holidays, Memorial Day (a day in which we remember those who died in active military service) and Independence Day (a day we celebrate the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation), what decorative colors come to mind?  Red, white and blue, of course!

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As DIY Crafters and Decorators, we want to start thinking about how we can decorate for those holidays. What can we serve? How can we decorate? In what can we serve things and with what can we decorate? What is fun, different, and festive? What about the good ‘ole Mason jar? So many do-it-yourself items can be made with Mason jars, right?

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With its threaded neck and screw-on lid, “the canner could form a seal as hot liquids cooled,” writes Mary Ellen Snodgrass in The Encyclopedia of Kitchen History.

Mason jars, made of a manganese-bleached glass, were also transparent. “Being able to see what you have on hand and what’s going on inside the bottle, that’s what’s really important,” says Megan Elias, the author of “Stir It Up: Home Economics in American Culture.”  nytimes

Mason jars make us feel “comfy” and warm, but what represents America that we can serve in a Mason jar? What about cherry pie?

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Cherry pie as a dish enjoys a strong history in the United States and is often regarded as a “great American dish”. wikipedia

Perfect! Now how in the world are we going to get that cherry pie into the Mason jars?

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CLICK TO PAGE 2 TO SEE THE VIDEO ON HOW TO DO IT!

 

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