Ingredients

• 1 pound self-rising flour
• 1 pound mixed dried fruit
• 2 tablespoons marmalade
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 pint warm tea, without the milk
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 egg
• Honey, to glaze

Directions

• Mix the dried fruit, sugar, and tea. Leave this mixture to stand overnight.
• On the next day, stir in the flour, spice, marmalade, and the egg (well beaten).
• Line a loaf tin with grease-proof paper. Pour in the mixture.
• Cook at 325°F for 1 3/4 hours.
• Turn out on a rack and brush with warm honey to glaze.