Holiday Spiced Pumpkin Bread in Jars
Delight your friends and family with this irresistible Holiday Spiced Pumpkin Bread in Jars recipe! Perfect for gifting or enjoying at home, this quick bread is infused with warm spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin. Each jar is a wholesome treat that captures the essence of the season, making it an ideal addition to your holiday menu. Whether served fresh from the oven or given as a thoughtful homemade gift, this Pumpkin Bread is sure to bring comfort and joy to all who taste it.
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Servings
290
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Shortening
2/3 cup (Softened)
Sugar
2 2/3 cups (Granulated)
Eggs
4 (Beaten)
Pumpkin puree
1 (16 ounce) can (Canned)
Water
2/3 cup (Room temperature)
Flour
3 1/3 cups (All-purpose, sifted)
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (Ground)
Ground cloves
1 teaspoon (Ground)
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (Regular)
Baking soda
2 teaspoons (Baking leavening agent)
Baking powder
2 teaspoons (Baking leavening agent)
Chopped nuts
2/3 cup (Chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Begin by greasing the insides of 8 (1-pint) wide-mouth canning jars and placing them on a baking sheet.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Beat in the eggs, followed by the pumpkin puree and water, mixing until well combined.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
6
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Fold in the chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared jars, filling each one no more than halfway to allow room for rising.
9
Place the baking sheet with the filled jars in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Once baked, carefully remove the jars from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before wiping down the rims.
11
Seal each jar with new lids while they are still warm, allowing the heat to create a vacuum seal.
Nutrition Information
44g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holiday Spiced Pumpkin Bread in Jars?
It is an irresistible quick bread infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, baked directly in canning jars for easy gifting or storage.
How many jars does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to fill 8 (1-pint) wide-mouth canning jars.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C).
What type of jars should I use?
Use 1-pint wide-mouth canning jars to ensure the bread can be easily removed or sealed.
Do I need to grease the jars?
Yes, you must grease the insides of the 8 wide-mouth canning jars before adding the batter.
How much pumpkin puree is needed?
The recipe calls for one 16-ounce can of pumpkin puree.
What are the primary spices used?
The bread is flavored with ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
The recipe requires 4 beaten eggs.
What kind of flour is best for this bread?
Use 3 1/3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 2/3 cups of granulated sugar.
Can I add nuts to the pumpkin bread?
Yes, the recipe includes 2/3 cup of chopped nuts, which should be folded in gently at the end.
How far should I fill each jar with batter?
Fill each jar no more than halfway to allow enough room for the bread to rise while baking.
How long does the pumpkin bread bake?
Bake the jars uncovered for approximately 45 minutes.
How do I test if the bread is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the jar; if it comes out clean, the bread is finished baking.
How do I seal the jars?
Wipe the rims clean and seal each jar with new lids while they are still warm to create a vacuum seal.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 290 calories.
Does the recipe use butter or shortening?
It uses 2/3 cup of softened shortening.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 44 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in the bread?
There are 3 grams of protein per serving.
What leavening agents are used?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
What temperature should the water be?
The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of room temperature water.
Should I sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Can I bake the jars on a baking sheet?
Yes, placing the jars on a baking sheet makes it easier to move them in and out of the oven safely.
Is this recipe suitable for holiday gifts?
Absolutely, the jars make excellent homemade holiday gifts.
What is the first step of the mixing process?
The first step is to cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
When do I add the pumpkin puree?
Beat in the pumpkin puree and water after the eggs have been incorporated into the creamed sugar mixture.
Should the jars be covered during baking?
No, the jars should remain uncovered during the 45-minute baking process.
How much salt is included?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of regular salt.
What is the preparation for the eggs?
The 4 eggs should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
What makes the vacuum seal occur?
The heat from the freshly baked bread and the warm jar creates the vacuum seal when the lid is applied immediately.