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To assemble the gift jar:
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Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. (Decorative or vintage jars make a great keepsake after the muffin mix is used, just make sure the jar is food safe and washed thoroughly.).
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Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above, starting with the sugar on the bottom, then flour, cranberries, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and finally salt.
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Press each ingredient layer firmly into place with a flat-bottomed object (like a plastic cup) before adding the next.
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Secure the lid.
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Create a recipe card that shares directions to prepare & bake muffins.
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Directions to prepare muffins:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large bowl combine buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla.
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Add contents of jar and stir until just combined.
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Spoon batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool muffins for 5 minutes in the tin.
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For a special treat make a slit in the top of the muffin and insert a pat of butter for any muffins you are going to eat right then.
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Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to one week.
