Jamaican Easter Bun

Name: Jamaican Easter Bun
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 sheet parchment paper for lining the pan; 1 teaspoon butter for greasing the pan (soften); 1 bottle Dragon or Guinness stout (you can use malta beverage as a non-alcohol option); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon guava or strawberry jam; 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses; 1 tablespoon browning; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup or agave; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground mixed spice (not allspice); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup red label wine, port wine (or fruit juice); 1/2 cup raisins (soaked); 1/2 cup mixed peel (soaked) or 2 1/2 teaspoons orange or lemon zest + 1 teaspoon honey or sugar or 2 tablespoons orange jam or marmalade; 1/4 cup candied/glace cherries (soaked u0026 halved) + a few more pieces for garnish; 1 medium egg at room temperature (beaten); 1/2 tablespoon rose water (optional); 1 tablespoon butter melted and cooled; 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h

This Jamaican Easter bun recipe produces a sweet and moist bun that's bursting with authentic flavor. It's lightly spiced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and studded with fruits for a delicious fruity finish.

Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:35:27 GMT