Name: Spiced Fruit Loaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, and chopped apricots); 1/2 cup candied mixed peel; 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Zest of 1 orange; Zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed dried fruits and candied mixed peel with the apple juice and brandy. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and let cool completely.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time.
Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently fold until just combined.
Stir in the soaked dried fruits, orange zest, and lemon zest. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds if desired.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

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