serves 4 ingredients

75g/3oz mixed dried fruit                       1 teaspoon mixed spice

150ml/5fl oz unsweetened                      1 large banana, sliced

apple juice                                             150ml/5fl oz milk

3-4 slices day-old white bread,               1 tablespoon Demerara sugar

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•  Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Put the dried fruit in a small pan with the apple juice, and bring to the boil.

•  Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bread cubes, mixed spice and banana. Spoon the mixture into a shallow 1.2-litre/2pt ovenproof dish and pour the milk over.

•  Sprinkle with the sugar, and bake for 25-30 minutes until firm and golden brown. Serve hot or cold.