Zucchini Bread in a Jar

Great bread baked in jars so it does not take up freezer space and you always have a treat for drop-in company. Serve the cut tops with whipped cream while warm, yum!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease pint jars with 1 tablespoon shortening.

Step: 2

Soak raisins in hot water until plump, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step: 3

Combine sugar, 1 cup shortening, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in raisins. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; beat until blended. Fold zucchini, walnuts, and vanilla extract into the batter.

Step: 4

Divide batter among greased jars, filling each one 2/3 full. Arrange jars on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Turn off oven, keeping jars inside. Remove jars one at a time from the oven using oven mitts; trim off excess cake, wipe rims, and screw on lids.

Step: 6

Place jars several inches apart on a cloth-covered or wood surface and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Store jars in the refrigerator.

Per Serving: 1393 calories; protein 17.8g; carbohydrates 163.6g; fat 78.7g; cholesterol 139.5mg; sodium 1308.4mg.

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To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.