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Whisky Fruit Loaf
- Difficulty
Easy
Published 2016
This has been a popular cake to serve with a welcoming cuppa to our guests arriving to stay with us at The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By. Sometimes we put a thick slice into a picnic lunch too.
Ingredients
175 g 6 oz 175 g 6
Method
Grease two
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Nibbed almonds are simply almonds that have been cut into small pieces, typically in a rectangular or square shape. They are often used in baking and cooking to add texture and flavor to dishes. If you don't have nibbed almonds, you can easily substitute them with chopped or slivered almonds.
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Nibbed almonds are tiny (maybe 2-3mm) very roughly cubes of blanched almond. In UK in decreasing order of size I can buy blanched (whole skinless), sliced, slivered, nibbed and ground. It's a lot easier to buy them prepared than to cut almonds small and all versions have their uses but the fats oxidise faster with small pieces so shelf-life can be a problem. The purpose is to add texture (as in this recipe, although the amount is so small that omitting or substituting the nibbed almonds would make little difference) or visual appeal (as with whole Blanched almonds on Dundee cake).
Hi Rob! Happy New Year! Nibbed almonds are not essential, but a nice addition. Chopped mixed nuts, hazelnuts or walnuts could be an alternative. Sometimes I roughly chop what I have available, but agree it is a bit of a chore chopping nuts into small pieces! You can buy ready-nibbed almonds, but sometimes I find they are hard to find on supermarket shelves these days. Also, remember that you can "freeze" nuts to preserve their freshness for up to a year. Make sure they are well-wrapped and in a sealed container for best results. That way, a packet need not be wasted! The nuts do not actually freeze due to their high fat content, but keep very well. Also, this fruit cake freezes really well too and can be made in larger batches easily, freezing some for other occasions. Enjoy!