Christmas muffin mix

• self-raising flour↗300g g
• baking powder↗2 tsp tsp
• ground cinnamon↗2 tsp tsp
• ground mixed spice2 tsp tsp
• pecan↗100g g

  or walnuts

• tropical dried fruit↗140g g

  medley

• light muscovado sugar↗100g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.