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Zucchini Bread in a Jar

Breakfast 🍳Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 American

Zucchini Bread in a Jar bakes tender, spiced quick bread directly in pint jars for a fun, giftable twist. Warm cinnamon, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts balance the moist zucchini crumb, finished with a vanilla aroma. It’s perfect for brunch spreads, bake-sale treats, or make-ahead snacks you can stash in the fridge.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Zucchini Bread in a Jar
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Soak the raisins in hot water in a bowl until they are plump, about 10 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, check four (pint-sized) jars for cracks and the rings for rust, discarding any that are defective.

  4. 4

    Wash the jars and new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water, then dry them and grease with 1 tablespoon shortening.

  5. 5

    Beat the sugar, 1 cup shortening, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in the raisins.

  6. 6

    Beat in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until blended; fold in the zucchini, walnuts, and vanilla.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared jars, filling each two-thirds full, and place the jars on a rimmed baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour.

  9. 9

    Turn off the oven with the jars inside.

  10. 10

    Remove one jar at a time using oven mitts.

  11. 11

    Trim any excess cake from the top.

  12. 12

    Wipe the rims and screw on the lids.

  13. 13

    Place the jars several inches apart on a cloth-covered or wood surface; cool completely until sealed, about 2 hours.

  14. 14

    Store in the refrigerator.

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