Merry Muffin Mix
If you are someone who is lucky enough to have a foodie friend or know someone who really loves to cook, then why not create a ‘foodie’ gift which they can make and bake at home. The Merry Muffin Mix is such a gift. It is a delightful festive muffin concoction assembled in attractive layers within a large glass jar, sealed and decorated with festive ribbon and the essential label of instruction, which is extremely important as the final bake must have eggs, milk and melted butter added to make it perfect for baking.
Simple, very tasty and a thoughtful homemade gift for those you love.
Ingredients
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Muffin Mix for one (1) gift jar
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300gm self raising flour
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2 tsps baking powder
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2 tsps ground cinnamon
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1 tsp allspice powder- or mixed spice
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100gm Pecan nuts or walnuts- chopped
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140gm dried apricots- chopped
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100gm brown sugar
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Packaging
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1 litre glass jar of your choice- with tight fitting lid
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Raffeta string or coloured ribbon
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Wooden spoon
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Festive label
Instructions
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Fill jar:
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01 Using your chosen glass jar attractively layer all the ingredients in the order listed.
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Make labels:
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02 Write the following method on a gift label: “Tip the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add 2 beaten eggs, 300mls milk and 100gms of melted butter. Mix quickly and lightly to a soft batter. Divide between 12 muffin cases. Bake at 180°C for 18-20 minutes”. Use within 4 weeks.
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Assemble gift:
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03 Using the raffeta string or ribbon attach the festive label with the baking instructions and a wooden spoon to the top of the jar. Store in a cool, dry cupboard until the time you wish to gift to a friend.
Notes
Why not create your own designer muffin jar - follow the above muffin mix recipe but omit the selected fruits I mention and add your favourite dried fruits, nuts and spices. Please remember, one muffin mix quantity fills a one litre glass preserving jar.
