Type | Sweet roll |
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Main ingredients | Fruit, fruit peel, spices; sometimes nuts |
Variations | Currant bun |
Fruit buns are a type of sweet roll made with fruit, fruit peel, spices and sometimes nuts. They are a tradition in Britain and former British colonies including Jamaica, Australia, [1] Singapore [2] and India. [3] They are made with fruit and fruit peel and are similar to Bath buns, which are sprinkled and cooked with sugar nibs. [4] One variety is a currant bun. [5]