
Jamaican Spice Bun Recipe
This rich, spiced Jamaican bun delivers a bold yet balanced flavor profile, with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice layered over chewy dried fruit soaked in dark beer. The dense, slightly sticky crumb offers a satisfying bite, while a glossy honey glaze adds a touch of sweetness to the finish. Perfect with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, it’s a portable taste of the Caribbean—easy to make yet deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour380g
- Baking Powder2 tsp
- Ground Cinnamon2 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Egg1 large
- Brown Sugar150g
- Beer250g
- Milk1/3 cup
- Honey1/4 cup
- Unsalted Butter4 tablespoons
- Molasses1 tablespoon
- Caramelized Sugar Sauce1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Dried cranberries1/2 cup
- Raisins1/2 cup
- Dried Cherries1/2 cup
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Soak the craisins, raisins, and cherries in the 1 cup of beer. Set aside and allow to soak for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan. Set aside.
- 3
Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, in a large bowl and set aside.
- 4
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, egg, milk, honey, melted butter, molasses, browning, vanilla extract, and the beer that’s soaking the fruit. Do not pour the fruit in at this time, just the beer. Mix to combine.
- 5
Remove 2 tablespoon of flour from the flour mixture and toss the fruit in it. Set aside.
- 6
Make a well in the middle of the bowl of dry ingredients and pour in wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. And the fruits to the mixture and stir until incpororated.
- 7
Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Serve with slices of cheddar cheese.
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