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200g/7oz dried figs, finely chopped
100g/3½oz dried sour cherries, finely chopped
100g/3½oz candied orange peel, finely chopped
2 oranges, zest and juice
1 Bramley apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

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150g/5½oz raisins
150g/5½oz sultanas
100g/3½oz almonds, roughly chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground nutmeg
250g/9oz light soft brown sugar

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100g/3½oz suet (vegetarian, if preferred)

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100ml/3½fl oz medium-sweet sherry
75ml/2½fl oz brandy or kirsch
1 tbsp orange blossom water

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