Apple gingerbread Recipe: Low Fat, Low Sugar

Makes one 1 lb cake

8 oz / 200 g wholemeal flour

salt to taste

2 teaspoon raising agent

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 oz / 25 g butter, softened

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large cooking apple

5 oz / 150 g sultanas

1 tablespoon black treacle or molasses

1/4 pint / 150 ml water

• Mix the flour, raising agent, ginger and spices thoroughly.
• Rub in the butter and oil.
• Peel and grate the apple coarsely. Add the fruit and the molasses, mix again.
• Mix with a little water to a soft but not sticky dough. Do not use all the water if it is not needed!
• Roll out to about an 8 inch / 25 cm round. Place on a greased baking tray.
• Bake at 400°F, 200°C, Gas Mark 6 for 25 - 30 minutes.
• Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

• Chopped dates or chopped dried apricots may be used in place of the fruit.
• Honey may be used in place of the treacle.