Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4
Use a 900g/2 lb loaf tin.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, spices and sugar. Stir in the fruit and grated orange rind until all is well coated with flour. Mix together the sour cream, milk and butter; stir into the dry ingredients until just blended. Pour into a the greased loaf tin and bake for 65 minutes. While bread is still hot, brush with hot corn syrup.