Jamaican Spice Bun

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Soak the dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries in the beer. Set aside and allow to soak for 30 minutes.

   30 min
2. 2
   Step 2:

   Preheat the oven to 325°F.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and set aside.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, egg, milk, honey, melted butter, molasses, caramelized sugar sauce, vanilla extract, and the beer that is soaking the fruit.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Do not add the fruit at this time; add only the beer and mix to combine.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Remove 2 tablespoons of flour from the flour mixture and toss the fruit in it. Set aside.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Add the fruit to the mixture and stir until incorporated.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    50–60 min
11. 11
    Step 11:

    Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

    5 min
12. 12
    Step 12:

    Serve with slices of cheddar cheese.