The Best Jamaican Easter Bun Recipe You Need To Try RIGHT NOW!

Learn how to make authentic Jamaican Easter Bun from scratch—rich, spiced, and packed with flavor! This traditional treat is soft, slightly sweet, and filled with fruits and warm spices, perfect for pairing with cheese. Whether you're making it for Easter or just craving a taste of Jamaica, this step-by-step guide will show you how to get it just right.

Ingredients List for Jamaican Easter Bun
Dry Ingredients:
24 oz (1.5 lbs) all-purpose flour (use 20 oz for a denser bun)
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp freshly ground allspice
1½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbsp (3 tsp) powdered cinnamon (optional: increase for a stronger cinnamon flavor)
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:
8 oz (½ lb) brown sugar
2 small whole eggs (or 1 large egg)
3 oz honey
4 oz molasses (blackstrap or regular)
3 oz guava jam (or other fruit jam like strawberry or grape)
1½ tbsp vanilla extract
½ tbsp orange zest (or use candied mixed peel if preferred)
20 oz stout (Guinness or Dragon Stout; or a malted beverage like Malta for a non-alcoholic version)
4 oz (1 stick) melted butter (cooled)

Soaked Fruit:
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped cherries
Optional: soaked mixed peel (skip if preferred)
4 oz Red Label Wine (or white rum, or stout for alcohol-based soaking; use Malta for a non-alcoholic version)

For Glaze:
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp guava jam (or your choice of syrupy jam)
Cherry juice (from the fruit used for decoration)
A splash of water

For Decorating (Optional):
Cherries (or soaked fruit of choice)

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