Name: Three-in-one basic fruit mix
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup (375g) sultanas; 2 cup (300g) dried currants; 2 1/3 cup (375g) raisins, coarsely chopped; 1 cup (140g) dried dates, finely chopped; 3/4 cup (125g) seeded prunes, finely chopped; 1 cup (190g) dried figs, finely chopped; 2 large_piece (400g) apples, grated coarsely; 1/4 cup (90g) golden syrup or treacle; 2 1/4 cup (500g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 cup (500ml) brandy; 2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ingredients

2 1/3 cup (375g) sultanas

2 cup (300g) dried currants

2 1/3 cup (375g) raisins, coarsely chopped

1 cup (140g) dried dates, finely chopped

3/4 cup (125g) seeded prunes, finely chopped

1 cup (190g) dried figs, finely chopped

2 large_piece (400g) apples, grated coarsely

1/4 cup (90g) golden syrup or treacle

2 1/4 cup (500g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed

2 cup (500ml) brandy

2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1.Combine ingredients in large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in a cool, dark place for a month (or longer, if desired) before using. Stir mixture every two or three days.

This basic fruit mix is enough to make a pudding (boiled or steamed) large enough to serve 10 people, a regular-sized cake and a dozen mince pies.
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