Why not embrace the flavours of autumn with a beloved Irish classic?

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Lili Forberg, one of Ireland's top foodie Instagrammers, recently took to social media to share her spin on a seasonal favorite that’s perfect for this time of year.

For Lili, the sight of Barmbrack (Irish: bairín breac) on supermarket shelves signals the start of autumn, sparking a craving she can’t ignore—so she simply has to bake it herself.

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Ready to bake Lili's version of Barmbrack? Here's her recipe:

Ingredients:

• 200g (about 1 cup) raisins

• 1 cup (240ml) black tea (Lili prefers Earl Grey)

• 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp mixed spice

• 80g butter

• 250g self-raising flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Soak the raisins in a cup of black tea.

2. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the egg.

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

4. Bake at 170°C for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.

5. Let it cool completely before slicing – though Lili says it’s delicious even if it crumbles a little!

It is clear that our group members love their Irish Food.

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