Barmbrack

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
• 1 cup strong brewed black tea, cooled
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 tsp mixed spice (or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp orange marmalade, warmed, for glazing

Before you cook

• Combine the dried fruit, cooled tea, and brown sugar in a bowl.
• Cover the bowl and let the fruit soak at room temperature overnight.
• Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
2. Sift the self-rising flour and mixed spice into the bowl of soaked fruit.
3. Add the beaten egg to the bowl.
4. Stir everything together until just combined into a thick, heavy batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and brush the top with the warmed marmalade while still warm.
9. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.
10. Serve slices thickly buttered.