Banana, Apricot and Sultana Loaf

Method

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 160C.
• Step 2
  Line a 13 cm x 23 cm x 7 cm loaf pan with greaseproof paper.
• Step 3
  Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until well-blended.
• Step 4
  Beat in eggs, one at a time.
• Step 5
  Chop apricots to same size as sultanas. Add fruit and lemon zest. Stir in bananas.
• Step 6
  Sift the flour into the bowl. Carefully fold into the mixture with a metal spoon until well-combined.
• Step 7
  Pour mixture into prepared tin and gently level the top with the back of a spoon.
• Step 8
  Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Step 9
  Leave in tin for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.