
Ingredients
- 100 g of dried mixed fruit
- 100 g of sultanas
- 100 g of raisins
- 50 g of currants
- 50 g of chopped dates
- 50 g of dried cranberries
- 1 granny smith apple, coarsely grated
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 50 ml of brandy
- 50 ml of apple juice
- 100 g of dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 60 g of unsalted butter, melted
- 100 g of dark brown soft sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp of mixed spice
- 50 g of ground almonds
- 50 g of plain flour
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line a 30cm x 20cm brownie tin with baking paper.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed fruit, sultanas, raisins, currants, dates, cranberries, grated apple, orange zest and juice, brandy and apple juice and leave to infuse while you make the batter.Step 3
In a small pan, bring 200ml water up to a gentle simmer. Place a larger glass or metal bowl over the pan, ensuring the base doesn’t touch the water.Step 4
Add the dark chocolate to the bowl and leave it to melt. Once melted, remove the bowl and set aside.Step 5
In another large bowl using electric beaters or a standing mixer, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.Step 6
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well in between each addition, until the batter is thick and glossy. Add in the melted chocolate and gently mix by hand until just combined.