Easy Feijoa Loaf
2024-06-08- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Course: desserts
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- Yield: 10-12 slices, depending on how thick you cut the slices.
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 45m
- Ready In: 1:05 h
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Delight in the unique and refreshing flavor of feijoas with this simple and delicious feijoa loaf. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this recipe transforms the aromatic feijoa fruit into a moist and flavorful loaf. Starting with a blend of peeled and chopped feijoas simmered with sugar and butter, this loaf brings together the sweetness of fruit and the richness of butter.
Once cooled slightly, the mixture is combined with a basic batter of flour, baking powder, and baking soda, creating a light and tender crumb. Baked to perfection, the loaf is ready when it springs back to the touch and a skewer comes out clean. For an extra touch of indulgence, consider adding chopped crystallized ginger, which pairs wonderfully with the feijoas, adding a zesty kick.
Serve slices of this feijoa loaf with a generous spread of butter for a delightful treat that captures the essence of homemade comfort. Whether you’re a long-time fan of feijoas or trying them for the first time, this loaf will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of peeled, chopped feijoas
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 50 g Butter
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C bake and grease and/or line a loaf tin. Place feijoas, boiling water, sugar and butter in a large saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Mix in egg, flour, Baking powder and Baking soda. pour into prepared baking Tin Bake for 35 to 45 Minutes until loaf springs back when lightly pressed and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Step 3
Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Delicious sliced and spread with butter!
Tips
For an extra flavor kick, add some chopped crystallized ginger to the loaf. Feijoas and ginger are a great combination!