Description
A classic from mrs beeton's. This is the more usual recipe found in the uk. Because i prefer it, i leave out the suet – which makes it vegetarian – and add more brandy if it is too dry.
Ingredients
- Mixed Peel
- Seedless Raisins
- Preserved Gingerroot
- Cooking Apples
- Suet
- Sultanas
- Currants
- Soft Brown Sugar
- Blanched Almonds
- Mixed Spice
- Lemons, Juice And Zest Of
- Orange, Juice And Rind Of
- Sherry Wine
Instructions
- Mince of chop finely the peel, raisins and ginger
- Peel, core and grate the apples
- Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a large basin
- Leave, covered for 2 days in a cool place, stirring occasionally
- This prevents fermentation later
- Pot, cover and label
- Store in a cool dry place