Banana Bread (Baked In A Mason Jar!)

Step 1: Sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 3: Prepare the mason jars by greasing the insides of the jars with cooking spray.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until well incorporated. Beat in the eggs, bananas, and water until light and fluffy.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves and pour into the banana mixture a little at a time mixing well with each addition. Fold in pecans.

Step 5: Spoon batter/dividing evenly into mason jars filling only 1/2 way full. Wipe off any spills on the jars before baking. Do not add the lids.

Step 6: TIP: You can also pour the batter in a gallon-size bag with a hole cut in the corner and pipe the batter into the jars.

Step 7: Line the jars on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes of until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: NOTE: You can also line the jars up in the oven without the baking sheet. Some people have mentioned they cook more evenly that way. You might want to experiment.

Step 9: Remove the jars from the oven and screw on the lids and rings to the jars while the bread is cooling. The jars will seal as the bread cools down. You will hear a light "ping" when the jar seals itself. If you don't, press down on the lid to see if it is firm. If it doesn't "give", it is sealed. Also, if the bread bakes above the rim of the jar, no worries. Just gently press the top of the bread down with the lid and seal.

Step 10: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or eat when cooled!