Christmas Fruit Log - Dried Fruit

Submitted by cookingpompom

"This recipe was handwritten by my grandmother. The recipe is barely readable due to the deterioration of the paper. I am guessing it dates early 1940's as this is one of the oldest recipes in her recipe box. Slice thin due to the richness, or give a whole or part of a log as a gift - keep in the fridge. No name or date, Chill time is cooking time."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 logs

ingredients

• 3 cups bran flakes
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped raisins
• 1⁄4 cup chopped dried fig
• 3⁄4 cup chopped dried dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup chopped glace cherries
• 3⁄4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 60 g dark chocolate

directions

1. Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly.
2. Form into two logs (not too thick or too long), using greased hands. Place on a foil covered tray.
3. Refridgerate until needed.
4. Melt the chocolate while the logs are chilling.
5. Once melted, carefully and slowly pour over the logs and let set in the fridge.
6. To serve - slice with a serrated egded knife.
7. Note - this recipe can also be pressed into a 12x20 cm tin and used as a slice. Top with chocolate as per original instructions.