Cherry Limeade Pie in a Jar
So I have decided that having a yard sale is pretty much from The Devil.
Especially when said yard sale is in rural Arkansas in 110 degree heat.
The only time it’s halfway bearable to be outside is like 5:30 in the morning and honestly, I’m pretty sure that being up that early is borderline illegal.
Anyways, the whole thing started with spending two sweaty evenings helping my husband haul old furniture outside which didn’t go well at all. Mostly because I am petite, so I have weak wrists and also I am pretty sure I was born with a heat allergy. I can tell because it’s hard for me to lift heavy stuff and I get super uncomfortable when I’m subjected to high temperatures.
Helloooo…not my fault. Like I can control the way I WAS BORN, HUSBAND.
The festival of fun ended with me sitting outside in the heat (which I’m allergic to, so I was RISKING MY LIFE) arguing with people over what my old stuff was worth and listening to them tell me how it was “too hot to have a yard sale”.
While they were AT. MY. YARD. SALE.
And I really wanted to point out that out, but that may have meant losing out on two sweaty quarters for an old onsie of my son’s from 6 years ago, so I just nodded and kept my mouth shut. It was sort of hard to talk anyways, what with my heat allergy and just focusing on staying alive. Also, my weak bird-like wrists were sore from the previous day’s lifting.
No one even felt sorry for me, except for my husband who did make a trip to the gas station to get me a biscuit and gravy and 3 scratch-off lottery tickets. Which really makes any bad day just a bit brighter if you ask me.
So anyways, I am done with yard sales forever and ever after. The End.
It’s been so hot out, I thought a nice cold Cherry Limeade Pie would be the perfect dessert. I made them in jars because…it looks cool PLUS you can keep them in the freezer with the lid on until you want to eat them!! Handy dandy.
(click here for printable recipe)
You’ll Need:
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (you’ll need about 15 whole sheets)
8 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
Filling:
12 (8 oz) wide mouth, half pint jars (use ones made for canning like Mason or Ball–they won’t crack in extreme temperatures. I bought mine at Wal Mart)
8 oz can frozen limeade
7 oz (half a 14 oz can) sweetened condensed milk
8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Cherry Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Jar of maraschino cherries
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press a few spoonfuls in the bottom of each jar, going up the sides a bit. Place jars on a large cookie sheet and bake for 6 minutes. Cool completely.
Place limeade, Cool Whip, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Fold together carefully until fully combined. Pour into each jar, leaving room at the top for the lid. Screw lids on each jar and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, prepare whipped cream. In a mixing bowl (preferably a metal one that has chilled in the freezer for about 15 min) whip cold cream, 3 Tablespoons of cherry juice from the jar of maraschino cherries and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, with the whisk attachment until peaks form. Spoon on top of pies and top with a cherry.
If you love Cherry Limeade, you will love these!!
And if you don’t love Cherry Limeade…you probably won’t. BUT–you should make them for someone who will. Geez, stop being so selfish.
Have a fabulous Monday and thanks for stopping by!!
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You are my hero for having a yard sale! I wish I had the patience ;) I just throw stuff out in secret when my husband isn’t around to see me. We have a good marriage..I swear it!
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I was just gathering up things for a yard sale right before I read this.ha Got me thinking that craigslist might be the way to go! You always amaze me…these look awesome!
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Yum! I’m on a desserts in jars kick, so this is just perfect! And I LOVE the sound of the cherry whipped cream… I’ll have to add that to my mile long “recipes to try” list! So glad you survived your yard sale, even if barely! =)
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Just found your blog last week…love your site! I totally love these little limeades! My husband is a limeade fanatic, so I’ll have to give these a try.
I hope you love them!!
This is a GREAT idea. I do like a good cherry lime. In fact you prompted a Sonic run. Had a garage sale this weekend also. But…I am really and truely allergic to the sun. I have vitaligo so no outdoors for me when its like this. On my to do list!
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I agree that garages sales are the devil and so is the heat down there! Holy cow. You cute little pies in jars sound like the perfect treat. I must say I have jealousy issues of your proximity to Sonic which is what I will always think of when I hear “cherry limeade”!
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Sonic Cherry Limeades are the best. Mmmm….. (are you even more jealous now?)
You are so witty and hilarious! I just found your blog recently and have been enjoying reading it. Your writing is such a joy to read, and I so look forward to your posts! They bring a smile to my face when I read them.
Those pies look so yummy! I am definitely going to have to make those for my family, they love it when I bring them dessert in individual jars. And I totally agree, those are definitely a great idea to beat the heat!
<3 Kate
these are very sweet looking Kristen. I have wanted to do something “in a jar” lately so these are a great idea…the last “yard sale” I participated in at my neighbors house the people with dinking with me over a 50 cent practically brand new gymboree dress my daughter wore ONCE. Geeeeezzzz…..
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We had a garage sale a couple of week’s ago in preparation for moving my Mother. I feel your pain. Not anything I will sign up for again anytime soon. {Although, we did have a pretty good day}
These cherry limeade pies look scrumptious! Love it!
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This sounds so amazing! Great recipe. I love the jar!
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My heart goes out 2 U, U being out in that heat. Consider donating your garage / yard sale lefto-overs to charity or take to goodwill. Saves from haing to store any remaining items back in storage again.
Now, onto today’s recipe.
These look Awesome and I must make these……hot and very dry here in Texas as well. I even have everything already on hand. :}
Thank U 4 the recipe and may U have a cool and awesome day.
ColleenB.
I convinced my hubby long ago that it was more noble to donate our items than have a yard sale. I enjoy occasionally going to them – but having them? No thanks! You can’t walk away…. Dessert looks delicious and beautiful!
I have been “planning” my yard sale for about 2 years now, I keep hoping my husband will get the hint and just load up the stuff and go to the Benefit Shop in town. I live in LA (thats Lower Alabama, for the ill informed) and the Devil has moved in! I think I will “plan” for a while longer, and make something cold.
I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!! LOL I sympathize with you on the heat!! Heat is not my friend either. I have been to Arkansas and have relatives that live there. The heat and humidity there in the summer is a killer. I live in Texas and we have TERRIBLE heat but not all the humidity like Arkansas. ALSO, I love your blog and your recipes. Can’t wait to try this one!
Yard sales always *seem* like a good idea, don’t they? ;)
Love your pies in a jar….adorable!
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Your cherry limeade pies are as adorable as you are funny! I laughed out loud reading this post all the while trying to figure out why you would even want to eat biscuits and gravy when it’s 110 degrees outside :)
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This post didn’t show up in my blog feed! :-( Good thing I follow you on FB, or I’d miss out on all the ways you deserve an award. You know, like throwing a garage sale in near-lethal heat. And making yummy treats. Thanks for another great recipe!
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Your story was so funny I was sitting in my craft room all alone laughing really loud. I loved the story and so glad I get these cute little things delivered to my email!. Loving the pie in a jar thing too!
Hugs,
Deb
Hi Kristan,
I just discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago, and I LOVE it; I came for the cinnamon roll cupcakes and have stayed for the funny posts and great recipes; I really love getting that email every morning when I get to work. I am having a super terrible morning today, and your humor is just what I needed. I can relate–I’m in Baton Rouge, so my heat + humidity sounds like what you’re experiencing–it’s like walking outside into a dishwasher in its heat cycle BLECH! Thank you for brightening my day! You are awesome! :)
So cute. Anything made in a jar is fine by me :)
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I agree yard sales are from the Devil AND scratch-offs make my day…maybe we’re long-lost sisters? These look great – I can’t wait to try them!
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yard sales ARE from the devil himself . . . oy! don’t even get me started . . . m’kay onto much happier things . . . LIKE YOUR NEW SITE!!!! I LOVE IT KRISTAN!!!!! IT IS SOOOOOOOO YOU!!!!!!
Okay. So I just found you last week, and at that time I sat down and read a bunch of your old posts. It’s funny really, because I have recently given up flour and sugar… so you’d think I wouldn’t want to read your blog at all. However, your posts make me laugh so much that it doesn’t matter that I won’t be able to make your treats. I just love reading what you write. I think I will continue. :)
Thanks for the laughs!!
Thank you, Julie!!
What a fun dessert!
I live in rural AR also — no way will I do yard sales in the summer! (The HEAT, BUGS, HUMIDITY, and HEAT . . .) I’m hard pressed to even do one in the fall! I just take all of our old stuff to a local shop that is for unwed moms and give it to them — then I’m not throwing it out, but others can still use it. Love your blog — just discovered it last night and I’m totally hooked!
So I saw your recipe yesterday afternoon, and had to make them last night! I haven’t served them, but the pre-tasting is fabulous! Very refreshing and fun. What could be better? Thanks for the recipe!
I was wondering why I hadn’t seen posts from you –it’s because you moved! The new site looks great!
Also, weak wrists? LOL!! That is seriously the BEST thing I’ve heard in a long time. I love it! So gonna use that one ALL.THE.TIME.
This is such a festive idea! Love the use of the jars!
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So I know I’ve been thinking this but I’m pretty sure I haven’t said it… I LOVE your new site! Do you feel totally grown up making the big move to WP?
Ummm, yes yard sales are straight from the devil himself. I’ve tried my hand at hosting ONE of them in my lifetime. When folks started showing up TWO hours early to argue prices with me, I knew it was gonna be a day and a half. Good grief. I lost a lot of faith in humanity that day and I vowed to never torment myself like that again. :-)
I firmly believe there is nothing else to do in this summer heat than stay in air conditioning and eat…. and this looks so good! Reminds me of Sonic Cherry Limeades.
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Um… DELISH! I would die for one of those right now.
P.S. Love the blog makeover. Looks great!
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This looks so refreshing. I love treats in a jar!
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Ok, so I hope this isn’t a stupid question but I bought the great wide mouth jars for a couple of different baking projects that I want to do (including this one!) but have heard that I should or should not sanitize my jars before I use them. Someone told me that I only have to sanitize them if I was planning to make jams. So now I have jars just hanging out because I’m terrified that if I use them without sterilizing them I will give my family food poisioning or something worse but if I do sanitize them and I shouldn’t have then I would ruin the jars or something… Help! Should I or shouldn’t I sanitize my jars before?
I never sanitize mine!! Don’t know if that’s the right way…but noone has died, if that helps.
Love these cute little pies, and even better that they are in jars, since I’m kind of addicted to canning and have no less than 293847 of them in my house right now. :-)
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So I am off to walmart this morning to get supplies to make these and the brownies you posted yesterday….wish me luck:) I hope mine look half as amazing as yours do!
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