Baking Cakes in Canning Jars

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide

For the jars to seal themselves, the jars must still be hot. The lids should also be at least room temperature. Sit them on the stove, if necessary. Don't screw on the caps too tightly. Within 15 minutes of capping the jars, you'll hear popping. This is when the heat from the jars cause a vacuum making the jars airtight.

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• Step 1 - Gather Your One Pint* Canning Jars
• Step 2 - Grease the Jars
• Step 3 - Use a Baking Sheet
• Step 4 - Add Batter to Jar
• Step 5 - The Baked Cake
• Step 6 - Covering the Jars
• Step 7 - Decorate
• Step 8 - Distribution of the Cakes

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