Feijoa Loaf

1 cup sugar
50gr butter
2 cups peeled and sliced feijoas
2 Tbsp golden syrup
1 cup water
2 tsp ginger

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla essence

In a large pan combine first six ingredients.
Bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
Boil for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and cool.
Add the dry ingredients to cooled mixture with the vanilla.
Pour into a greased and lined 20 x10 cm loaf tin.
Bake at 180°C for 50-60 minutes until skewer comes out clean when tested.
Stand for 15 minutes before turning out.
This keeps well in an air tight container, and can also be served warm as a dessert with custard, cream or yogurt.