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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal0
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

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

  • step 2

    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.

RECIPE TIPS
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.

Recipe from Good Food Vegetarian Christmas, December 2006

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.46 ratings

traceybarnes

tip

I have adapted mine to make them gluten free and added an extra special zesty topping which was amazing :)

To make gluten free: 225g self raising gf flour 75g custard powder 1 tsp guar guar gum Other ingredients as per recipe

Suggest cooking for 20-25 mins and removing from tin on to cooling rack…

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donna_wowee

My kids go insane for these as 'each bite tastes like Christmas' apparently! With the batter, I get about 16mini muffins and 8 regulars - all in the freezer to defrost as wanted!

kirberella

Made two of these for relatives christmas presents. Hoping they taste good but if they don't they definatly look amazing. I would be happy to recieve one as a gift!

isadoradumpling

I just love these ideas and first saw them on the kindle book gifts and crafts section.

catherinebarwick

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

These are so easy to prepare and make, and as one friend said, even smell like Christmas!

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