Mason Jar Pumpkin Bread

🎃 Mason Jar Pumpkin Bread

This Mason Jar Pumpkin Bread is a cozy, spiced treat that’s easy to make and store for later. Whether for gifts or long-term storage, the bread bakes directly in the jars and seals for up to a year! With the option to switch up the flavors with different fruits and spices, this recipe is a wonderful twist on classic pumpkin bread.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes approximately 8 jars)

For the Pumpkin Bread:

• ⅔ cup shortening 🧈
• 2⅔ cups granulated sugar 🍬
• 4 large eggs 🥚
• 2 cups canned pumpkin 🎃
• ⅔ cup water 💧
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour 🍞
• 2–3 teaspoons baking powder 🧂
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves 🍂
• ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
• ⅔ cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your choice) 🌰

For the Mason Jars:

• 8 wide-mouth pint mason jars (with lids) 🏺
• Non-stick spray for greasing the jars 🧴

👩‍🍳 Instructions