Step 1

Soak fruit in the tea and sugar overnight, and cover the bowl with a tea towel.

Step 2

The next day, preheat the oven to 275F or 140C.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, transfer the soaked fruits, and add the beaten eggs, flour, syrup (or honey), and mixed spice.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into 2 greased and lined loaf pans.

Step 5

Take a large spoon and using the back, gently push down the batter and spread so it is even in the baking pan.

Step 6

Bake at 275 F or 140 C for 1hr 10 - 1 hr 20 minutes.

Step 7

Cool the loaves on a wire rack, then slice thinly and serve buttered