Gingerbread Baked In A Jar

2 1/4 cups Flour -- all purpose

3/4 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Baking soda

1/2 teaspoon Baking powder

1/4 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Ginger

1 teaspoon chrystalized ginger -- finely minced

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Cloves

3/4 cup Margarine -- softened

3/4 cup Water

1/2 cup Molasses

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in margarine, water and molasses until well blended. Pour batter into pan or divide equally among the 5 jars. PAN METHOD. Bake in preheated 350~ oven for 30-40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. DON'T over-bake! Cool slightly on wire rack. Serve warm with lemon sauce. JAR METHOD. Bake in preheated 325~ oven for 30-35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.