Darjeeling Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf (Fat-Free)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Darjeeling Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf Recipe (Fat-Free) for Your Morning Tea
in Baked Goods

Prep

10 min

Cook

50-60 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces sultanas
2 ounces currants
2 ounces raisins
2 ounces semi dried cranberries
2 ounces stem ginger in syrup , drained and chopped finely or 2 ounces glace ginger , chopped finely
1 largeorange , zest or 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
3 ounces brown sugar
1/4 pint hot darjeeling tea or 1/4 pint hot brewed tea , of your choice
1 egg , size 3 , medium
1 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces self raising flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8 to 10
Calories
227
Sugar
29g
Fat
0g
This Darjeeling Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf is a delicious and healthy option for tea time or breakfast. It is a fat-free and gluten-free recipe that combines tart cranberries, spicy ginger and zesty orange for a unique flavor. Plus, it has some health benefits due to the natural ingredients used. Soak the dried fruit overnight in hot Darjeeling tea, add egg, ginger and flour, then bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. This tea loaf is perfect for those looking for a healthy and tasty snack to enjoy at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and line a medium-sized loaf tin with baking parchment.
2.In a bowl, combine all dried fruit, stem ginger, orange zest, brown sugar and hot Darjeeling tea and leave to soak overnight.
3.The following day, beat in egg and ground ginger. Sift in flour and mix well.
4.Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin, ensuring it is level, and bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
5.Once removed from the oven, leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This recipe is fat-free and a great option for tea time or breakfast.
The combination of cranberries, ginger and orange gives it a delicious and unique flavor.

It is also gluten-free, making it great for those following a gluten-free diet.

CONS

This tea loaf is high in sugar due to the dried fruit and brown sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially for those watching their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe has some health benefits due to the natural ingredients used. Cranberries are packed with antioxidants and have been linked to reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to aid digestion. Orange is high in vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.

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