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Creating the Gift in a Jar:
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Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
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Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the self-rising flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar and then chopped dried apples - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
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Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
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APPLE MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg
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APPLE MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 400.
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In a large bowl, combine the milk, oil and egg.
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Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed; do not overstir.
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Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.