Tea brack

• porsi: 10

Bahan-bahan

I x 350g packet of fruit mix

300mI cold tea

125g caster sugar

1 egg, beaten

225g self-raising flour

A good pinch of mixed spice

A ring, or other charms

Honey or golden syrup, melted

Petunjuk

1 Place the fruit and tea in a bowl and leave to soak overnight

2 The following day, preheat the oven to 170'C/150'C fan/gas mark 3 and grease and line a 20cm round cake tin or a standard 900g loaf tin.

3 Stir the sugar, egg, flour and mixed spice into the fruit mixture.

4 Wrap the ring (or other charm) in greaseproof paper and stir into the mixture.

5 Transfer to the tin and smooth to an even layer. Bake for one hour, or until risen and firm to the touch.

6 Remove from the tin and leave to cool on a wire tray. When cold, wrap in parchment paper and leave for two days before slicing.

7 Before slicing, brush over some melted honey or golden syrup

Catatan

Catherine says: "Save yourself from the pre-made variety and try this lovely, fruity tea brack for yourself. Children Of all ages will love it in their lunchbox! (P.S. It's a great way to sneak some fruit in!)"