Easy Fruit Loaf

An easy to make fruit loaf using sultanas or a mixture of dried fruits. Serve buttered with tea or coffee for a change from cookies.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups sultanas or 2  cups  mixed dried fruit
• 2  ounces butter
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon mixed spice
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Heat gently together in a pot on stove top the water, sugar, dried fruit and butter until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2. Allow to cool for a few minutes then stir in flour and spices and baking soda.
3. Pour into a large loaf pan which has been greased and floured or bottom lined with baking paper and bake at 350'F for 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
4. Remove from oven and leave to cool in tin for 10 minutes then tip out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
5. Serve cut in slices and buttered.