Sometimes I think we can get a little too caught up in coming up with amazing new recipes and it can be too easy to forget about those old fashioned basic recipes which have served us so well over the years. This Fruit Loaf recipe was passed onto me by my Aunty who came to stay with us recently after we were reminiscing about favourite family recipes and after we all tried it, I know it will be on regular rotation in our house from now on.
All you need is five ingredients to make this easy Thermomix Fruit Loaf recipe and in no time at all you will be sitting down to a piece of this dense and yummy loaf and if you are like me you will slather it in a thick layer of homemade butter as after all, butter makes everything better right?!
Ingredients
- 150 g of wholemeal self raising flour
- 150 of plain self raising flour
- 250 g of black tea - cooled
- 225 g of raw sugar
- 320 g of Fruit Medley Diced Fruit Mix
Instructions
- Prepare a cup of black tea and allow it to completely cool.
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees (fan forced) and lightly grease a loaf tin.
- Place the wholemeal self raising flour, plain self raising flour, raw sugar and Fruit Medley mix into your Thermomix Bowl and mix for 10 seconds on speed 4 REVERSE to combine.
- Add the cooled black team and mix for a further 5 seconds on speed 4 REVERSE before scraping down the sides of the bowl and mix for another 5 seconds on speed 4 REVERSE or until the ingredients have combined.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared tin and place it into your preheated oven to bake for 40 minutes or until the loaf is cooked through when tested with a skewer.
If you can't find Fruit Medley mix at your local supermarket (it will be with the dried fruits) you can simply add your favourite dried fruits or even some mixed fruit to your recipe. I think this Thermomix Fruit Loaf is best enjoyed warm on the day or day after it's baked, however you can also slice it up and pop it into the freezer if you like.
Do you love old fashioned recipes too?
Karen says
Absolutely love this fruit loaf, I’ve made it 3 times this week. It has taken over an hour to bake though 😬
Karen says
So quick and easy! I didn’t have mixed fruit so did with with sultanas. Delicious 😋
Karen says
I have a similar recipe where you put brown sugar and fruit medley in hot tea, let it soak overnight, then add flour. Makes fruit plump and juicy. Its a great recipe
Lauren Matheson says
That sounds great, I'll have to try that version 🙂
Robyn Neighbour says
Hello,
Just wondering if there is anything that can be used in place of the tea as I don't drink tea of any description.
Thanks
Robyn
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Robyn, I would try it with water and maybe just a pinch of cinnamon instead?
Deb says
My recipe uses milk and oatbran instead of wholemeal flour.
Bec says
Thank you! Love this recipe!
I added 20g LSA mix, chia seeds, 20g pepita seeds. Will be making this again very soon.
Adele says
I made this with half the sugar and about 2/3 thirds of the fruit and it was still really good. Put seeds on top for some extra yum.
Lauren Matheson says
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try that next time. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe x
Joyce Chow says
I love to cook in thermomix tm31
Lauren says
This sounds ssoo yummy. Has anyone had it toasted? Thinking it would be a cheaper and yummier alternative to fruit bread.
Michelle says
Is there a difference if you do it with just all plain self raising flour?
Lauren says
Hi Michelle, yes you can use plain self raising flour instead if you prefer 🙂
Jane says
Any idea how to make this without the sugar?
Lucy says
Hi Jane, you could try to reduce the sugar but I don't know if I'd make it without any at all!
Kat - The Organised Housewife says
Ooh this look so good! A must make this weekend.:)
Helene Meurer says
Just love the look of this sweet bread... and the simplicity! Best of all -- you are using my fave feature of the Thermomix, the REVERSE function. 😉