Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
This divine almond, plum and orange blossom loaf is made without flour to produce a lighter, gluten-free alternative to many traditional fruit loaves. It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.
Ingredients
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
- 2 medium green apples (300g), grated coarsely
- 2 free-range eggs, beaten lightly
- 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 2 cups (240g) ground almonds
- 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 5 small plums (375g), halved
- 2 tsp honey or pure maple syrup, extra
- 2 tbsp flaked coconut, toasted
Steps
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
- Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a 10.5cm x 21cm x 6cm (base measurement) loaf pan; line base and long sides with baking paper.
- Combine apple, egg, milk, honey, extract and orange blossom water in a large bowl. Add ground almonds and baking powder; stir until just combined.
- Spread mixture into pan, level top; top with plums, cut-side up, pressing them slightly into the batter. Drizzle with extra honey.
- Bake for 1 3/4 hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Sprinkle with coconut and serve warm.