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Cranberry - Bran Muffins
Into a 1 quart jar layer the following (each layer listed below)
Mix these together in a bowl to make the first layer:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp apple pie spice OR cinnamon
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup whole bran cereal (not flakes)
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1/3 cup dried cranberries
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1/3 cup sliced almonds OR walnuts
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Combine in a small bag:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup all purpose flour and 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
As you layer each layer tap the jar lightly to settle each layer before adding the next layer. For the bagged layer use a small bag OR a square of palstic wrap closed with a twist tie. Attach the directions for how to use the mox to the jar with a ribbon. You might want to add a "best buy" date to the jar. It will keep about 1 month at room temperature.
DIRECTIONS TO ATTACH:
Remove the bag of streusel topping. Shake remaining ingredients in the jar to mix., Line tweleve 2 1/2" muffin cups with paper baking cups or grease. Combine 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Stir in the jar contents till just combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups about 2/3 full.
STREUSEL TOPPING:
In a small bowl cut 2 tbsp butter into streusel topping and mix till coarse crumb looking. Sprinkle over batter in cups. Bake at 400 degree oven 15 to 18 minutes or till done., Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins
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