Easy Fruit Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat gently together in a pot on stove top the water, sugar, dried fruit and butter until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Allow to cool for a few minutes then stir in flour and spices and baking soda.
3. 3
   Pour into a large loaf pan which has been greased and floured or bottom lined with baking paper and bake at 350'F for 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
4. 4
   Remove from oven and leave to cool in tin for 10 minutes then tip out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
5. 5
   Serve cut in slices and buttered.