You can make a lot of things with canning jars, from homemade pizzas to delicious pies, but these cakes, loaded up with fruit and whipped cream, are a perfect single-serving dessert that you can give ...

You'll need four 1-quart canning jars with new lids, boiled in water for 10 minutes and kept hot until filling. You'll also need a canning pot and utensils, or at least a pot large enough to hold ...

Q. I bought a cake baked in a jar at a gift fair and would like to try making a healthier version at home. It had a strong liqueur taste, and it was so moist. Can you help? A. I've been trying out ...