islay loaf

Name: ISLAY LOAF
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) raisins; 3/4 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1 1/4 cup(s) water, cold; 1 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 teaspoon(s) apple pie spice; 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jan 29, 2014

This lovely dessert comes from the Isle of Islay, an island in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Enjoy this on a chilly morning (or evening) with a nice cup of tea. Recipe: Traditional Scottish Cookery Photo: Islayblog.com

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups water, cold
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make islay loaf

Step 1

Warm the raisins, sugar, water, syrup, and butter in a saucepan until the fat has melted. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Fold in the flour, soda, spice and walnuts.
Step 3

Spoon into a greased and lined 8-inch cake pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Step 4

Turn out onto a wire rack, remove the paper and let cool before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
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