Ingredients
3oz margarine
1tbs guava jam
1 bottle stout, or other dark beer
1tsp vanilla
1/2 cup Red Label Wine
2tbs browning
1 medium egg, beaten
7oz dark brown sugar
15oz all-purpose flour
1tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1tsp freshly ground cinnamon
1tbs Jamaican mixed spice (includes pimento)
1/2tsp salt
3oz mixed fruit peel, chopped
3oz raisins, soaked overnight in one ounce each Red Label Wine and rum, excess liquid drained
11/2oz dried mango, chopped
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt margarine and allow to cool slightly. Combine with guava jam, stout, vanilla, Red Label Wine, browning, and beaten egg in a small mixing bowl. Add sugar and mix until dissolved.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and add the mixed peel and raisins. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the batter into a greased 5" x 8 1/2" loaf pan. Sprinkle the chopped dried mango on top before baking.
4. Bake for one hour until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan set over a wire baking rack.
Makes one 5" x 8 1/2" loaf
Requires overnight preparation
Chef's note: If you prefer a darker or lighter bun, simply add more or less browning to the mixture.