1 Bramley apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú dried sour cherries, finely chopped
200g/7oz dried figs, finely chopped
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú candied orange peel, finely chopped
2 oranges, zest and juice
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú almonds, roughly chopped
250g/9oz light soft brown sugar
½ tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú raisins
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú sultanas
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú suet (vegetarian, if preferred)
75ml/2½fl oz brandy or kirsch
100ml/3½fl oz medium-sweet sherry