Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 200 g raisins
  • 200 g currants
  • 200 g sultanas
  • 200 g vegetarian suet (or standard suet)
  • 150 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 100 g candied mixed peel
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • zest and juice ½ a lemon
  • 1 cooking apple (peeled and grated)
  • 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree (steam fresh pumpkin or squash and then puree, or else use tinned)
  • 100 ml brandy

Instruction

  • Add all ingredients, except the brandy, to a bowl in the order listed and mix well between each addition. Stir in the brandy and mix well.
  • Pour into sterilised jars (the easiest way is to run them through the dishwasher). Allow to mature for two weeks before using, stored in a cool dry place. Will keep for up to six months.