Ginger and fig loaf

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Serves
14

Prep		15 min
Cook		50 min

This simple spiced fruit loaf is as good as you’ll get at your local cafe at a fraction of the price, and is delicious served as is or lightly toasted. Wrap slices individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Milk, low-fat, 125 ml
Margarine, light, 40 g
Brown sugar, 4 tablespoon(s), or powdered sweetener
Dried fig, 100 g, chopped
Eggs, raw, 1 extra large egg(s)
Self-raising flour, white, 1¼ cup(s), sifted
Ground ginger, 2 teaspoon(s)
Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon(s)

Method

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a 21 cm × 9 cm loaf tin with baking paper, extending 5 cm above the rim on the long sides to use as handles.
Place the milk and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. When the margarine has melted, pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the sugar or sweetener and fig, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the egg, then add the flour and ground spices, stirring until just combined.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the top, then bake for 45–50 minutes until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and allow to cool completely. Slice and serve.

TIP: Try this with other dried fruits, such as dates or sultanas.

Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 14 serves

Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.

Food units
Nutrition facts

Meat & Protein	0
Bread & Cereals	1
Vegetables	0
Fruit	0.3
Dairy	0
Healthy Fats & Oils	0.5
Indulgences	0

Calories	100
Protein	2.4 g
Total fat	2.2 g
- Saturated fat	0.6 g
Total carbohydrates	17.3 g
- Total sugars	8.1 g
Fibre	1.4 g
Sodium	114 mg

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