Fruity bread pudding

ingredients ;

75g/3oz mixed dried fruit

150ml/5fl oz unsweetened apple juice

3–4 slices day-old white bread,cubed
1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 large banana, sliced

150ml/5fl oz milk

1 tablespoon Demerara sugar

method;
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Put the dried fruit in a small pan with the apple juice, and bring to the boil.

• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bread cubes, mixed spice and banana. Spoon the mixture into a shallow 1.2-litre/2pt ovenproof dish and pour the milk over.

• Sprinkle with the sugar, and bake for 25–30 minutes until firm and golden brown.

Serve hot or cold.