Christmas Morning Jewelled Muffin Mix In A Jar - cooking recipe

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
TO ADD LATER
2 eggs, beaten
300 ml milk
100 g melted butter

Preparation

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.