Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 3 c dried currants
- 2 1/2 c sultanas ((golden raisins))
- 1 1/2 c raisins
- 2 1/2 c glace cherries ((red or a combination of red & green candied cherries))
- 1/2 c brandy or sherry
- 1 1/4 c butter ((salted - softened, at room temperature))
- 1 1/4 c light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs ((room temperature))
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 3 oz almonds ((chopped))
- 1 zest from one large orange
- 1 zest from one large lemon
- 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp British mixed spice blend ((see recipe))
- 2 Tbsp apricot preserves
- 1 Tbsp warm water
- 1 1/2 lb marzipan
- 3 large egg whites ((use the best, fresh eggs available))
- 6 c confectioners sugar ((sifted))
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar ((sifted w confectioners sugar))
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice of half a large lemon ((fresh, squeezed))
