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1-2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
1 tbsp lemon juice

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1 tbsp marmalade

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225g/8oz plain flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp mixed spice
½ tsp ground cinnamon
200g/7oz dark brown sugar
2 tbsp black treacle
¼ tsp vanilla essence
800g/1¾lb mixed dried fruits
100g/3½oz mixed candied peel
150g/5oz glacé cherries, halved
100g/3½oz blanched almonds, chopped
200g/7oz marzipan
600g/1lb 5oz icing sugar, sieved

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200g/7oz butter
4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
3 free-range egg whites

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1½ tsp liquid glycerine - optional

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