Fruit Mince Brownies
Preparation 25 MINS + 2 hrs fruit infusing time
Cook 25
Serves 12 Squares
Method
In a small saucepan heat mixed fruit and maple syrup until bubbling then remove from heat and set aside to infuse.
Approx 2 hrs
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm square cake or brownie pan and line the base with baking paper.
Place chocolate, sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and well combined. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in eggs until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, cocoa, fruit mince, vanilla paste and nuts, stirring to combine. Spread into the pan and bake for 25 minutes or until just set.
Cool in pan, then dust with cocoa. Cut into 12 squares and serve. Brownies will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Ingredients
200g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped
300g brown sugar
250g unsalted butter, chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups (200g) plain flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup (35g) cocoa, plus extra to dust
1/3 cup (85g) Sunbeam fruit mince
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1 cup (100g) Sunbeam walnuts, toasted & chopped
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolk and vanilla.
In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Pour in the warm milk, then add the egg mixture. Stir well to combine until a dough forms. Cover with cling film, sprayed with oil, and set aside to rest in a warm place for approx. 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Place 12 cardboard patty cases on a baking tray. Alternatively, place regular cases into a muffin tin. Set aside.
Stir in the butter, sultanas and mixed fruit. Mix until combined.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and put into prepared cases.
Cover again and let rise for a further ½ hour.
Brush the tops with milk and bake for 25 mins or until cooked through and golden.
Cool on tray.
Meanwhile, make the icing.
In a small bowl, place the icing sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix until a paste forms. Add small amounts of water until desired consistency. Add a few drops of food colouring to make a pale pink icing.
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- Add oil to a large pot and cook onion, garlic and ginger for 3-4 minutes until tender. Stir in spices and cinnamon stick, cooking a further minute until fragrant.
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