Mini Fruit Cakes (makes 24)
750g mixed dried fruit
1 x 440g tin crushed pineapple
1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup caster sugar
Combine mixed fruit, pineapple, water and caster sugar in large saucepan.
Bring to boil stirring constantly. Boil for 3 minutes, remove from heat and cool.
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bi-carb soda
1 tablespoon mixed spice
Sift into cooled fruit mixture.
1 tablespoon mixed spice
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup fruit juice (100%)
Add eggs and juice. Stir until just combined. Spoon into muffin tins and cook at 160C for 45 minutes. Remove from tins and allow to cool.
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