Chunky Fruit and Walnut Loaf
Serves: 12
Prep time: 20
Cook time: 55-60 minutes
1 serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Anne Jenkins, Sandgate Branch
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1 cup dried pitted dates, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup sultanas
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- Zest of an orange
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 160˚C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- COMBINE dried fruits in a heat proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes then drain through a sieve and allow to cool slightly. Set aside.
- SIFT flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl.
- ADD soaked fruits, sugar and 1 ¼ cups of chopped walnuts and mix to combine.
- ADD eggs and orange zest and mix well.
- POUR into loaf tin and tap down on bench to remove any air bubbles.
- CRUSH remaining walnuts and sprinkle over the loaf and bake for 55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Stand for 15 minutes before cooling on a wire rack.
What's Great About It:
This delicious loaf is packed full of dietary fibre from the dried fruits and nuts! Try serving for breakfast with yoghurt and sliced banana.
