Banana Bread in a Jar Recipe

Name: Banana Bread in a Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ⅔ cups white sugar; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 4 eggs; ⅔ cup buttermilk; 2 cups mashed ripe bananas; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ½ cups white flour; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 ⅔ cups white sugar
⅔ cup vegetable shortening
4 eggs
⅔ cup buttermilk
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups white flour
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup chopped nuts (optional)

1
In large bowl, cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer.
2
Add eggs and mix well.
3
Next, add buttermilk and vanilla and mix well.
4
Place dry ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well.
5
Add creamed ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.
6
Gently stir in mashed bananas and nuts.
7
Prepare seven one-pint wide-mouth canning jars with vegetable shortening.
8
Place one cup of batter in each jar; do not use more than one cup or batter will overflow and jar will not seal.
9
Place jars evenly spaced on a cookie sheet.
10
Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Working quickly, wipe rim, place lid and ring on jar and secure.
12
Jars will seal quickly.
13
Repeat with remaining jars.
14
When ready to serve, bread will slide out.

1427

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ⅔ cups white sugar, ⅔ cup vegetable shortening, 4 eggs, ⅔ cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread in a Jar falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Bread in a Jar

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions