Orange and Cider Fruit Loaf Recipe.

I mentioned last week that I had made orange and cider fruit loaf for the cake-fest at church and deborahw37 mentioned that it sounded good. I thought then I should post the recipe - but only remembered now. So - if anyone wants a go, here is the recipe. It is one I've had for many, many years and so it is in ounces.

Cider and Orange Fruit Loaf

2 oranges
1/4 pint cider (proper, alcoholic, cider)
6 oz sultanas
6 oz soft brown sugar
8oz self-raising flour(for American friends - this is cake flour with ready added baking powder)
pinch salt

Zest and juice the oranges. Put the zest, juice, sugar, fruit and cider in a bowl, stir, and leave overnight.
Next day add the flour and the pinch of salt.
Put into a greased 2lb loaf tin, and bake at 150C (140C works for my fan oven) for 75-90 minutes.

Once cool it is fine eaten as is, but even better buttered.

And yes - there is no fat or eggs - but it really does work.