Ingredients:

1½ c dates, halved, remove any stones
¾ c dried apricots, cut into halves or quarters
½ c crystallised cherries
½ t cinnamon powder
½ t nutmeg powder
1 c water

 

Method:

1. Put the above ingredients into a saucepan.

2. Bring to boil.

3. Cook for 5 minutes with lid on, counting from boiling.

4. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 30 minutes.

5. The mixture should have just a little liquid left.

 

Add:

¾ c water
¾ c walnut pieces
1½ c wholemeal self raising flour

 

Method:

1. Add the water and flour little by little to form a soft sticky mixture.

2. Bake in greased loaf pan at 180ºC for 20 mins, then at 150ºC for about 30 mins, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

3. Cool and slice.