400g raisins

250g mixed peel

250g sultanas

250g currants

1 large apple

3 cups brown sugar

1 teas nutmeg

1 1/2 teas mixed spice

150ml rum or brandy

rind and juice of 1/2 lemon and 4 orange

Chop raisins and mixed peel. Grate apple. Put with remaining ingredients in bowl and mix well. Cover and leave one week, stirring each day. Spoon mixture into jars and seal.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Use shortcake to make traditional pies

Use phyllo pastry for a lighter, crisper version

Mix with apple

Heat, and serve over icecream or waffles

Use it to stuff baked apples

Make our Last Minute Christmas Cake