Mini Cranberry Orange Cobbler in Mason Jars
Individual cranberry cobblers baked in mason jars combine tart cranberries with warm spices and citrus brightness. The cranberry filling gets a festive boost from star anise and pumpkin pie spice, while fresh orange zest and juice add vibrant flavor. These portable desserts make perfect holiday gifts or party treats, with flaky pie crust tops that turn golden brown in the oven. The mason jar presentation creates charming individual servings that guests can take home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 star anise, stars
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1 orange, finely zested then juiced
- 1 crust refrigerated pie crust, from 14.1 oz boxbiscuit toppingvarieddietary
use drop biscuit dough for gluten-free option
- 6 pint Mason jars
- crystal sugar, large, for sprinkling(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2
Cook half the cranberries with sugar, star anise, pumpkin pie spice, and orange zest over medium heat until berries pop then let cool
- 3
Roll out pie crust and cut circles using rim of pint jar
- 4
Stir remaining cranberries and orange juice into cooked cranberry mixture
- 5
Fill jars completely to top with cranberry filling
- 6
Top each jar with pie crust circle and slit for ventilation
- 7
Sprinkle with crystal sugar if desired
- 8
Place jars on foil-lined cookie sheet and bake until golden brown
- 9
Cool slightly and wipe jar necks before serving
Tips
Line your baking sheet with foil as the cranberry filling will bubble over during baking
Fill jars completely to the top since the filling shrinks as it cooks and cools
Slit the pie crust tops for proper ventilation to prevent soggy crusts
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled cobblers up to 2 days before baking
Cook cranberry filling up to 3 days ahead and assemble day of baking
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Common Mistakes
Fill jars completely to avoid sunken filling
Use foil liner to prevent oven mess from bubbling
Substitutions
use drop biscuit dough for gluten-free option
FAQ
Can I make these without mason jars?
Yes, use any oven-safe ramekins or small baking dishes, adjusting bake time as needed for different sizes.
How long do these keep after baking?
Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in microwave for 30 seconds.
Can I freeze the assembled cobblers?
Yes, freeze unbaked assembled jars up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to bake time.