Easy Fruit Loaf

• water↗2 cups
• sugar↗2 cups
• sultanas or mixed dried fruit↗2 cups
• butter↗2 ounces
• flour↗3 cups
• mixed spice1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat gently together in a pot on stove top the water, sugar, dried fruit and butter until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Allow to cool for a few minutes then stir in flour and spices and baking soda.

3. 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. 4

   Remove from oven and leave to cool in tin for 10 minutes then tip out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

5. 5

   Serve cut in slices and buttered.