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Gingerbread in a Jar

posted by sparrow on Family Fare


List of Ingredients




2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. crystallized ginger, finely minced
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. margarine, softened
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. molasses



Recipe



Grease a 9x9x2-inch baking pan OR sterilize 5 Ball Quilted Crystal,
#14400-81400, jam-jelly jars, lids and rings by boiling them for 15
minutes.

Remove the jars and allow them to air-dry. Leave the lids and rings
in the hot water until you're ready to use them. Once the jars have
cooled, grease the insides with SHORTENING, do NOT use butter,
Pam or Baker's secret; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour,
sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
Stir in margarine, water and molasses until well blended. Pour batter
into pan or divide equally among the 5 jars.

PAN METHOD. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 30-40 minutes or until
cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. DON'T over-bake! Cool
slightly on wire rack. Serve warm with lemon sauce.

JAR METHOD. Bake in preheated 325F oven for 30-35 minutes or until
cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Place jars on cookie
sheet, or they will turn over. Move the jars around in the oven so
that they'll cook evenly. DO NOT over-bake! Have your lids ready.
Take one jar at a time from the oven, using heavy duty mitts, the
jars ARE HOT!, and place a lid on, then the ring. Tightly
screw on lids. Allow to cool on counter top. You'll know
when the jars have sealed, you'll hear a "plinking" sound. If you
miss the sound, check the jars once they're completely cool, the lids
shouldn't move at all.

Once the jars are cool, decorate with round pieces of cloth. Unscrew
the ring, the lid should be sealed by now, and place a wad of cotton
or batting in the center then place a piece of cloth, about 3 inches
larger in circumference than the lid, cut with pinking shears, over
the top and screw the ring back on. Decorate as you wish. A hot glue
gun is invaluable, glue on ribbons, bows, dried flowers; use your
imagination!