Cherry Almond Muffins Gift Mix in a Jar
Delight your loved ones with this charming and delicious Cherry Almond Muffins Gift Mix in a Jar! Perfect for holiday gifting or any special occasion, this visually striking recipe layers dried cherries, slivered almonds, and pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder into a vibrant 1-pint jar. The thoughtful addition of tart cherries and nutty almonds elevates classic muffins into a gourmet treat, while the included baking instructions make it easy for the recipient to whip up fresh, bakery-quality muffins in under 30 minutes. Beautifully simple to assemble, this homemade gift is sure to impress and delight with both its presentation and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Dried cherries
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds
Instructions
Layer the ingredients into a 1-pint jar as follows for a decorative presentation: first all-purpose flour, then granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, dried cherries, and finally slivered almonds. Pack each layer gently to keep the layers distinct.
Seal the jar with a lid, and attach a tag with the following instructions for the recipient:
To bake the muffins, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Empty the jar's contents into a mixing bowl. Stir to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (or neutral oil), 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 large egg until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.9 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
