Mason Jar Apple Oatmeal

By chelyc13

Edible gift created in a mason jar. Include a ribbon and a card with preparation instructions.

Ingredients

• 3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apples
• 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
• 1/2 cup borwn sugar
• 2 teas ground cinnamon
• 1 teas salt

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1 quart wide-mouth canning jar.

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients listed in the jar shown at left. Premixing is required for this recipe. Transfer the mixture to the canning jar.

3. Secure the lid, and decorate as desired. Attach the instructions for making the oatmeal.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Jar Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)

For each serving, in addition to 1/2 cup of jar mix, you will need to add 2/3 cup boiling water.

Place 1/2 cup of the jar mix in a cereal bowl. Add the boiling water and stir gently until well mixed. Let the oatmeal stand for 2 minutes to thicken, then stir again. If desired, stir in some butter, cream, or additional brown sugar before serving.