Christmas Fruit Squares (Diabetic)

175g (6oz) Flour, sifted
110g (4oz) Apple
110g (4oz) Dried Cherries (no-sugar-added variety)
85g (3oz) Dried Apricots
140g (5oz) Brown Sugar or Substitute
50g (2oz) Sultanas
50g (2oz) Walnuts
1 large Egg
1 large Egg White
2 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp Baking Powder
Pinch Salt

Preheat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4
Line a 9-inch (22.5 cm) square baking tray with parchment paper.
Lightly coat the paper with oil.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar substitute, and walnuts.
Peel, core and chop the apple, chop the apricots and walnuts (and cherries too, if desired) Combine the nuts and fruits in a separate bowl.
Toss the fruits in the flour, ensuring they are separate the fruits and evenly coated with flour.
Beat together egg, egg white, orange juice, and oil.
Add to flour and fruit mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed and evenly moistened.
Spoon into prepared baking tray and press down firmly.
Bake in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes, until top is golden and when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tray on a rack for 10 minutes.
Use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
Cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes approx. 25

Baking Recipes

Christmas Fruit Squares (Diabetic)