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Jamaican-Easter-Spice-Bun-Recipe

Jamaican Easter Spice Bun

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This Jamaican Easter Spice Bun features a delightful blend of flavors with dried fruit and spices, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy its moist texture and rich taste, easy to prepare for family gatherings or a comforting snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (85g) honey
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) browning sauce
  • ½ tablespoon (9g) molasses
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (236ml) Guinness stout
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (170g) dried fruit (cherries, raisins, apricots, etc.)
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ½ tablespoon (4-5g) ground cinnamon
  • 2½ teaspoons (4g) Easter spice blend (1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¾ teaspoon allspice)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) melted butter
  • 1 cup (120g) candied cherries (optional to top the bun)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, honey, browning sauce, molasses, vanilla extract, Guinness stout, and the egg until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Toss in dried fruit, ensuring they are coated with flour.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add melted butter and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, adding cherries on top if desired. Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the bread to cool before removing it from the pan. Optionally, brush with a glaze, slice, and enjoy.

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Notes

Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits according to your preference.
This bun can be stored in an airtight container for several days to maintain freshness.
For an added flavor kick, try adding a bit of rum to the batter.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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