Denise says:
This is a delicious fruit tea loaf that is perfect over Yom Tov ~ when extra friends and family arrive for an informal gathering. It is also ideal when breaking the fast with a cup of tea. Packed with fruit and sweetened with honey, you will want to make this again and again as it becomes a great family favourite. And Tu B'shvat, festival of trees! Granny Smith apples are a favourite of mine as they are crisp, juicy and do not oxidise as fast as other apples. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 55 minutes Makes: 1 loaf
Ingredients:
4 eating apples eg Granny Smith peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to grease the tin 100g ready to eat pitted prunes roughly chopped 50g dried apricots roughly chopped 100g light brown muscovado sugar 100g margarine 100g clear honey 300g Self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs Glaze 1 tablespoon honey - warmedMethod
1)Line and grease a 1.2 litre loaf tin. 2)Place the margarine, honey and sugar in a saucepan and heat until melted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. 3)Pre- heat the oven to 160 C/ 350 F. 4)Add the prunes, apricots, apples, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and eggs to the mixing bowl. Combine well. 5)Transfer to the prepared loaf tin. 6)Bake for 34 minutes or until firm and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 7)Leave to cool in the tin. Glaze with a little warmed honey over the top. To store, cover with cling film or place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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