Christmas muffin mix
A festive treat to give or receive
- Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
- Serves 12
- Easy
Ingredients
- 300g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 100g pecans or walnuts
- 140g tropical dried fruits medley
- 100g light muscovado sugar
Jars
Look out for attractive clear jars - either glass or plastic - to show off the layers of the muffin mix.
Adapt the flavour
The spices and dried fruit for this mix can be
adapted to suit the recipient’s taste.
Method
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Layer all the ingredients in a 1 litre glass or plastic preserving jar in the order the ingredients are listed.
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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, 300ml/½pt 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 mins. Use within 4 weeks.’ Attach the label and a wooden spoon to the top of the jar with some raffia or coloured ribbon.
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