Mason Jar Apple Pie
Mason Jar Apple Pie is a no-bake portable dessert that combines the warm, spiced flavors of classic caramel apple pie with the charming presentation of a mason jar. Perfect for individual servings, this treat is a fun twist on a traditional favorite and makes the best gift!
Mini Apple Pies
Nothing feels more like fall to me than GOOD apples. Growing up in the midwest, we spent many an Autumn day picking and then eating apples right off the trees at the orchards.
These are such sweet memories for me, especially because I remember all the fun activities at the orchard – the hay rides, pumpkins and scarecrows, fresh apple cider, and gobs of delicious apples.
Besides eating tons of apples, Mom used some to make pies, cobblers, crisps, and caramel apples. Bring on all the apple desserts!
Why we love this recipe:
- FULL OF FLAVOR – These mini apple pies are layered with so many flavors and textures.
- FUN TO EAT – Mason Jar Apple Pies are a fun surprise for your family and friends.
- INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS – These pies are portion-controlled and super delicious!
Ingredients needed for Mason Jar Apple Pie:
- PIE CRUST – graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter
- CREAM CHEESE LAYER – cream cheese (lightened up, if so desired), heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- APPLES – your favorite baking apples, brown sugar, butter, and a splash of water
- CARAMEL SAUCE – either use store-bought caramel or make Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Recipe Variations:
- Instead of graham crackers, try gingersnaps or vanilla wafers.
- You can use regular cream cheese, mascarpone cheese (even more decadent), half and half instead of heavy cream, and extra powdered sugar if you have a real sweet tooth.
- Feel free to use any baking apple (seasonal are best) and make extra caramel sauce!
How to make Mason Jar Caramel Apple Pie:
Step 1
Cook the apples. Add the diced apples, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to cool.
Step 2
Make the graham cracker crust. Use a food processor to crush the graham crackers into crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine and then spoon into the four jars, adding about the same amount to each jar. Then, press the crumbs tightly with a round object (I used the end of an ice cream scoop.).
Step 3
Prep the cream cheese layer. In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Then in another bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend with the mixer, and then fold in the heavy whipping cream.
Step 4
Add to jars. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the jars on top of the graham cracker crust. Smooth evenly to all sides of the jars.
Step 5
Finish assembling jars. When apples are cooled (room temp is fine), add softened apples to the jars. Drizzle with the caramel sauce and serve.
REGARDING CARAMEL SAUCE: You can either use store-bought caramel sauce or make our Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce. For best results, make our homemade version ahead of time to use in this recipe (and others).
Use our caramel sauce in our Caramel Stuffed Cookies, Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, and Caramel Latte.
Storing: You can store these jars (with lids on) in your refrigerator. These are best served on the day of preparation.
Recipe FAQs:
We used 8 oz. mason jars but you could use 4 oz. jars for smaller portions.
Yes, you can prep the layers a day in advance. Wait to assemble the mini apple pies the day of serving.
Here are a few kinds of apples that are great for cooking – Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey-crisp, Jonathan, or Pink Lady.
Instead of preparing these in 8 oz. jars, you could make them even smaller and use 4 oz. jars. These would be perfect for a party where you have multiple desserts available.
Other Apple Recipes:
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xoxo ~Sue
Mason Jar Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups diced apples – peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the graham cracker crust:
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter – melted
For the cream cheese layer:
- 6 oz. cream cheese light
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- pinch of salt
Other:
- 1/4 cup caramel topping – or more
Instructions
- REGARDING CARAMEL SAUCE: You can either use store-bought caramel sauce or make our Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce. For best results, make our homemade version ahead of time to use in this recipe (and others).
- Cook the apples. Add the diced apples, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to cool.
- Make the graham cracker crust. Use a food processor to crush the graham crackers into crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine and then spoon into the four jars, adding about the same amount to each jar. Then, press the crumbs tightly with a round object (I used the end of an ice cream scoop.).
- Prep the cream cheese layer. In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Then in another bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend with the mixer, and then fold in the heavy whipping cream.
- Add to jars. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the jars on top of the graham cracker crust. Smooth evenly to all sides of the jars.
- Finish assembling jars. When apples are cooled (room temp is fine), add softened apples to the jars. Drizzle with the caramel sauce and serve.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: You can prep the layers a day in advance. Wait to assemble the mini apple pies on the day of serving.
- Storing: You can store these jars (with lids on) in your refrigerator. These are best served on the day of preparation.
- Jars: Instead of preparing these in 8 oz. jars, you could make them even smaller and use 4 oz. jars. These would be perfect for a party where you have multiple desserts available.
Patiently waiting until 230pm to leave work so i can go and try making this with my daughter its going to be a fun day thank you for the recipe
Let me know how they turned out, Jeremiah!
I love the mini so I don’t feel bad when I have two! Amazing❤️
So much yum!