Ingredients

• 430 ml (¾ pt) strained tea
• 340 g (12 oz) mixed dried fruit
• 455 g (1 lb) self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
• 230 g (8 oz) soft dark brown sugar
• 1 egg, size 3, beaten

Method

1. Put the tea and fruit into a bowl. Stir well then leave to soak overnight.
2. Set the oven to Gas Mark 4, 350°F, 180°C.
3. Mix the flour with the spice and sugar.
4. Add the fruit with the tea and the beaten egg. Mix well, then spoon into the prepared tin.
5. Bake for 1¼ to 1½ hours.
6. Turn out on to a wire rack to cool. Serve thinly sliced, spread with butter.

Notes