APPLESAUCE CAKE IN A JAR RECIPE

2/3 c Shortening
2 2/3 c Granulated sugar
4 ea Large eggs
2 c Applesauce
2/3 c Water
3 1/3 c All-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Ground cinnamon
2 ts Ground cloves
2/3 c Nuts; chopped,optional
Sterilize 8 (12 oz Ball Quilted Crystal - #14400-81400) canning jars, lids and
rings by boiling for 10 minutes. Remove the jars and allow to air-dry and cool.
Leave the lids and rings in the hot water until ready to use.
Once the jars are cool enough to handle, grease them (use a pastry brush) with
shortening (DO NOT use Pam or Baker's Secret); set aside. Cream together the
shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is light
and fluffy. Add the applesauce and water; set aside.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt,
cinnamon and cloves. Blend dry ingredients into the applesauce mixture.
Fold in the nuts. Pour batter into the jars, filling them about 1/2 full.
Place jars onto a cookie sheet or they'll fall over. Bake in a preheated 325-degree
oven for 35-40 minutes or until a pick inserted deep into the center of each cake
comes out clean. Remove jars from the oven, one-at-a-time (use HEAVY-DUTY MITTS,
the jars ARE HOT!); place a lid, then a ring on top and screw down tightly.
Place jars onto your counter top to cool. You'll know when the jars have sealed,
you'll hear a plinking sound. If you missed the sound, test them by pressing down
on the lids once the jars have cooled--they shouldn't move at all.
Store jars in a cool, dry place. They should keep for about a year.

BACON-FLAVOURED DIP MIX

2 tb Instant Bacon Bits
1 tsp Instant Beef Bouillon
1 tb Instant Minced Onion
1/8 tsp Minced Garlic
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch
square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix.
Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of
mix.
Bacon Flavored Dip: Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix. Chill at
least 1 hour before serving. Makes about 1 cup of dip.
VARIATIONS: Substitute 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 (8 oz) package of
softened cream cheese for sour cream.
BANANA BREAD
2 1/2 cups Master Mix
Attach this to the Jar:
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups mashed banana (about 3)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon banana or vanilla flavoring
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl until well blended. Mix in flavoring, soda,
mashed banana, and water. Stir in the Master Mix just until all dry ingredients are
coated. Pour into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350oF oven for 45 to 55
minutes or until brown.