Christmas Morning Jewelled Muffin Mix in a Jar |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delightful festive spiced muffins, studded with jewel coloured fruit and nuts - just the thing for Christmas morning. I love all types of mixes in a jar. Soups, biscuits, spices, cookies and cake mixes etc. However, this muffin mix is my favourite - it makes a wonderful gift, or I make it for us, as it looks so pretty & festive sitting in the kitchen waiting to be baked. Try to use really colourful dried fruits with a good mix of tastes and textures. This muffin mix is always popular as a gift, and I do try to find unusual shaped jars and hand-made paper or card for the baking instructions. A wooden spoon tied around the neck of the jar is another winning idea - and don't forget the Holly sprig. Ingredients:
300 g self-raising flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons ground mixed spice |
100 g pecans |
150 g dried fruit, medley (cranberries, cherries, sultanas, raisins, currants, glace ginger, mixed citrus peel, blueberries) |
100 g light brown sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
300 ml milk |
100 g melted butter |
Directions:
1. Layer all the ingredients in a 1 litre/2 pint glass preserving jar in the order the ingredients are listed.
2. Write the following method on a gift label:.
3. 'Tip the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add 2 beaten eggs, 300ml/1/2 pt milk and 100g/4oz melted butter. Mix quickly and lightly to a soft batter. Divide between 12 muffin cases. Bake at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 18-20 minutes Use within 4 weeks.'.
4. Attach the label and a wooden spoon to the top of the jar with some raffia or coloured ribbon and a sprig of holly or seasonal herbs. (I like to use Bay leaves!).
5. Look out for attractive clear jars - either glass or plastic - to show off the layers of the muffin mix - I like to use Kilner Jars.
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