SLOW COOKER MIXED FRUIT PUDDING
500 g mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup brown sugar
90 g butter
1/3 cup sherry or brandy
1/2 teaspoon bi-carb soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup selfraising flour
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
In a saucepan, combined fruit, sugar, butter and sherry, heat until melted and mixture boils. Remove from heat add bi-carb and allow to cool completely. Grease a 6 cup capacity glass bowl. Add eggs, flour, and spice to cooled mixture and mix until well combined. Pour mixture into glass bowl, cover with a double layer of foil and tie firmly with string to form a good seal. Place into slow cooker and pour sufficient water to come two thirds way up sides of bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-7 hours.
Serve with custard or ice cream.
