Dairy free
Vegetarian
Freezer friendly

7 Swips per serving

This recipe will take you 8 hours 15 minutes plus 5 hours soaking

Serves 10

  • 225g dried mixed fruit
  • 1 level tbsp brandy
  • 170g carrots, finely grated
  • 50g white self-raising flour
  • 50g dark brown sugar
  • 85g white bread, whizzed into breadcrumbs
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and grated
  • 75ml Guinness or stout
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • Grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
  • ½ tsp grated fresh nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 level tsp mixed spice
  • Cranberries, to decorate
  • Mint sprig, to decorate
  • 1 level tsp icing sugar, to dust

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