Spicy Muffin Mix In A Jar Food

CHRISTMAS MORNING JEWELLED MUFFIN MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer all the ingredients in a 1 litre/2 pint glass preserving jar in the order the ingredients are listed.
• 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/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.'.
• 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!).
• 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.

SPICY MUFFIN MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Place in a pretty airtight jar, or a large zipper-type freezer bag. Seal.
• Attach these instructions to the gift tag: Spicy Muffins Makes 1 dozen Contents of jar (or bag) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup water Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin tins. In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix with the butter, egg, vanilla extract and water. Stir the mixture until the ingredients are blended. Do not over-mix. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full, and bake for 15 minutes.

SNOWFLAKE MUFFIN MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Measure ingredient in medium bowl, and store in an airtight container.
• add directions on a label attached to jar.
• INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Pour mix into large mixing bowl -- combine well.make a well in the center.
• beat together 1 egg, 1/3 cup oil, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup milk.combine with mix.
• stir just until moistened.
• fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
• bake at 400* for 15-20 minutes.
• cool 5 minutes, then remove from muffin pans.

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS ( MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• To make the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix: Layer first 7 ingredients attractively in any order in the 1-quart food storage jar with tight-fitting lid. Pack ingredients down slightly before adding another layer. Cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag with baking directions below. When I make this as a gift, I always include a can of pumpkin with the gift. Include the following direction when giving the mix as a gift.
• Directions for making the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease or paper-line 18 regular-size (2 1/2 inch) muffin cups.
• Pour contents of jar into large bowl. Combine pumpkin, milk, butter and eggs in small bowl until blended; stir into jar mixture just until moistened. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on wire racks.

CHRISTMAS MUFFIN MIX

Steps:

• Layer all the ingredients in a 1 litre glass or plastic preserving jar in the order the ingredients are listed.
• 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.

APPLE MUFFINS (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the self-rising flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar and then chopped dried apples - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• APPLE MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg
• APPLE MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a large bowl, combine the milk, oil and egg.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed; do not overstir.
• Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.