I'm glad to hear you enjoyed! And yes, in many ways I don't think the exact fruit makes all that much difference in the end, though I do like having at least a bit of a mix in there.

Ha, I can imagine a few people would indeed do that! Glad to hear it tasted just as you remembered, and indeed great to have alongside tea and a chat.

Hope you enjoyed! Apologies, I must have missed adding the sugar conversion when I was switching recipe template I have added in now as well as the suggested loaf tin size.

Yes, I think it would be too strong - thinking of other cakes that are intentionally flavored with rum or other spirits, the amount is generally a fair bit less. But if you wanted some, maybe say 1/4 cup alcohol and the rest tea? Let me know how it goes if you try!

How do you think this would be if I used 1 cup of alcohol (rum) in place of the tea?? Too strong perhaps??

I'm glad, hope you like it Liz!

Thanks, Christine, it gives a great flavor to an easy tasty loaf!

Thanks Constance, it is!

Thanks Lauren, the flavor and texture is a bit different from raisin bread, but it is along the same lines. My grandfather was indeed wonderful, I only scrape the surface here!

Thanks, Sarah - yes papaya works surprisingly well. The only thing is it swells up more than you might think so you may need to cut quite small or cut again after soaking if you want smaller pieces, depending on what you are making.

Thanks, Patsy, I hope you like it!

Thanks, Hilda. I agree, fruit loafs are nearly always great, I hope you like this one.

Thanks Valerie, it brought back so many memories for me making it - I hope you enjoy!

Thanks, Stacy, yes it's great toasted with butter as well, though it takes a while to go stale, if it gets the chance - I more just toast it for variety.

Thanks, Wendy, it has been a lovely trip down memory lane (and delicious too!)