2-in-1 basic fruit mix
THIS MIXTURE MAKES 1 CAKE AND 1 PUDDING
PREP + COOK TIME
20 MINS
1kg (6 cups) sultanas
300g (2 cups) currants
375g (2 ½cups) raisins, chopped
600g (3 ½cups) pitted dried prunes, chopped finely
200g glacé red cherries
250g (1 cup) glacé fruit (such as orange, pineapple, apricot, peach), chopped
¾ cup (250g) apricot jam
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 cup (250ml) Campari
1 cup (250ml) gin
½ cup (125ml) Grand Marnier, Cointreau or vermouth
½ cup (125ml) fresh orange juice
1 Combine fruit, jam, orange rind and spices in a large bowl. Add alcohol and juice, stirring to combine.
2 Cover; stand mixture at room temperature for three to seven days, or longer if you like, stirring occasionally. Or for a quick shortcut, plump the fruit in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, stirring halfway, until fruit mixture is hot and alcohol is absorbed.
Notes
If there is any fruit or nut listed you don’t wish to use, substitute it by weight with another fruit or nut.
