Fruit Brack

Gorgeously fruity traditional Irish loaf with a little twist. You can easily substitute spelt or gluten-free flour for wheat flour. I've tried it with both and it's delicious. It's also a good recipe to have as a treat if you're watching your weight.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup almond meal
• 2 ⅓ cups dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.

Step 3

Soak dried fruit in brewed tea in a bowl, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Step 4

Mix flour, almond meal, and baking powder together in a bowl.

Step 5

Stir brown sugar and egg into the dried fruit-tea mixture. Mix in flour mixture, 1 spoonful at a time, until smooth. Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan.