Serves 12
Prep Time 10 mins
Duration 25 mins

Ingredients

• 350 g mixed vine fruits
• 3 dried figs, chopped
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 250 ml boiling water
• 1 large banana, (150g)
• 1 unpeeled apple, grated
• 75 g fine oatmeal
• 60 g ground almonds
• 25 g sunflower seeds
• 1 grated zest orange
• 2 tsp sunflower oil, for oiling

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/ gas 3. Put the mixed fruit, figs and spices into a bowl. Mix, then add the boiling water, cover and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mash the banana and mix in the grated apple, oatmeal, ground almonds, seeds and zest.
3. Next, combine everything together in one bowl, mixing well.
4. Lightly oil two 12-cup mini bun tins (or simply make 2 batches in the same tin) and place the mixture into the tins.
5. Bake in the oven for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of the bun tins.
6. When cooked (they are firm and a knife comes out clean), turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool.

Chefs Tips

• You can use any sized bun tin, just adjust the cooking time accordingly, as larger buns will take longer to cook.
• These small puddings cook much more quickly and you don''t need to steam them, making them ideal for pre-Christmas parties, too.
• Try topping with nuts or orange slices for super-luxury puddings.
• Freezing instructions: Defrost in the microwave then steam, microwave, or heat in a moderate oven.

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 89 kcal
Total Fat 2.5 gm
Saturated Fat 0.3 gm
Carbohydrates 14.3 gm
Fibre 1.2 gm
Protein 1.7 gm