Pastry Chef Jullian Simms of Grainne Baking Co. prepares a traditional Halloween treat from Ireland: barmbrack.

Ingredients:

1 c. mixed dried fruit

1 c. strong black tea, hot

1 c. flour

1 1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg, beaten

2 T orange marmalade*

1 hazelnut

Directions:

Place the dried fruit in a small bowl and pour hot tea over. Allow to soak for 1 hour.

In a medium bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients. Add dried fruit and any tea remaining in the bowl and stir until just combined. Drop in one hazelnut if desired.

Bake in a greased 8-inch loaf pan at 375 degrees 35-40 min.

Cool slightly before removing from pan. Serve with butter- the slice with the hazelnut will bring good luck in the year ahead!

* Apricot jam may be substituted for orange marmalade