Name: Fruit and nut loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup halved dried apricots; 1 cup chopped pitted dates; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup walnut pieces; 2 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 2 lightly beaten eggs; 2 cup self-raising flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Ingredients

1 cup halved dried apricots

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup raisins

1 cup walnut pieces

2 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 lightly beaten eggs

2 cup self-raising flour

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line two 10 x 20cm loaf pans with baking paper.

2.In a medium saucepan, combine the dried fruit, walnuts and juice. Stir over a low heat until simmering. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has almost been absorbed. Stir in bicarbonate of soda.

3.Transfer fruit mixture to a large bowl. Mix in sugar and eggs. Sift flour and spices over fruit mixture. Stir gently to combine. Spoon evenly into pans.

4.Bake 30-35 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve loaves sliced, at room temperature, or toasted and spread with butter.

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