Scottish Fruited Gingerbread

Transport yourself to the misty highlands with this delightfully spiced Scottish Fruited Gingerbread, a rich and aromatic loaf brimming with warm flavors and succulent dried fruits. Combining golden syrup, stem ginger, and orange zest with the classic duo of raisins and currants, this gingerbread offers a symphony of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes in every bite. Perfectly moist and delicately spiced with ground ginger and cinnamon, this traditional recipe is baked to perfection in just under an hour, filling your kitchen with a cozy, nostalgic aroma. Enjoy it as a comforting afternoon treat alongside a cup of tea, or serve it with a generous smear of butter for an authentic Scottish experience. Plus, it stays wonderfully fresh for up to five days, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert or snack. Don’t miss this simple yet indulgent recipe that captures the essence of homemade goodness with every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams Plain flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 200 grams Golden syrup
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 120 ml Whole milk
• 2 Large eggs
• 50 grams Stem ginger (in syrup), finely chopped
• 100 grams Raisins
• 100 grams Currants
• 1 Zest of an orange
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, combine the golden syrup, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Gradually pour in the cooled syrup mixture while whisking continuously to combine.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Stir in the raisins, currants, stem ginger, and orange zest until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the gingerbread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve your Scottish Fruited Gingerbread on its own or with a smear of butter. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3752.5

Total Fat 102.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 608.3mg	0%
Sodium 2551.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 709.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 477.9g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 134.5IU	0%
Calcium 595.8mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2482.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 71.6%