Pumpkin Fruit Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   Pour the water into a saucepan and add the diced fruit, sugar and spices. Boil for 3 mins and stir in the baking soda, leaving it to cool.
3. 3
   Microwave (or boil) the pumpkin until soft enough to mash. To microwave pumpkin, chop it up into chunks and place in a lidded (microwave safe) container with a little water. Microwave for four minutes, test softness, and then continue to microwave in two minute blocks until soft enough to mash easily. Let it cool a little before attempting to peel the skin off.
4. 4
   Combine the pumpkin with the fruit mix and mix well.
5. 5
   Add in the eggs.
6. 6
   Sift together flour and baking powder, then stir into the wet mixture.
7. 7
   Toss in the walnuts. Stir to combine.
8. 8
   Line your loaf tin with baking paper and pour in the mixture. Bake for approximately 30 mins, testing with a skewer after that time.