Pumpkin Bread in Jar

• shortening↗2⁄3 cup
• sugar↗2 2⁄3 cups
• eggs↗4
• (16 ounce) can pumpkin↗1
• water↗2⁄3 cup
• flour↗3 1⁄3 cups
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• chopped nuts2⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease inside of 8 (1 pint) wide mouth canning jars.

2. 2

   Cream shortening with sugar.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs, pumpkin, and water.

4. 4

   Combine flour, spices, baking soda and powder.

5. 5

   Add to pumpkin mixture.

6. 6

   Stir in nuts.

7. 7

   Pour into jars until 1/2 full.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

9. 9

   When done, remove jars and wipe down.

10. 10

    Seal with new lids; the heat will seal the jars.