Apple Pie in a Jar

Yield: Four 16-ounce jars | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes

One of the things I love about apple pie is that it is an iconic dessert for two completely different holidays. I remember joining a pie-eating contest at a Fourth of July party, and when Thanksgiving comes around, I end up making something quite similar. To me, this classic American dessert is tried and true and can be eaten year-round. Put it in a jar and serve it to your guests in individual servings that are easy to hold and eat at either a summer party or while watching football on Thanksgiving Day.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 apples, peeled, cored, and diced

ΒΌ cup sugar

Pinch of kosher salt

Pinch of ground nutmeg

8 large oatmeal raisin cookies

Vanilla ice cream

Store-bought caramel sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Cook until the apples are soft and a syrup forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Crumble half the cookies and divide equally among four Mason jars.
  3. Layer the cooked apples over the cookie crumbles, dividing them equally. Crumble the remaining half of the cookies. Repeat, layering the cookie crumbles and apples one more time.
  4. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Serve immediately.