3 tsp lemon juice
2 oranges, zest only
about 3 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved
275g/10oz plain flour
75g/3oz blanched almonds, chopped
500g/1lb 2oz currants
350g/12oz natural glac茅 cherries, halved, rinsed, and thoroughly dried
icing sugar
675驳/1陆濒产 icing sugar, sifted
675g/1lb 8oz marzipan
1陆 tsp mixed spice
250g/9oz light or dark muscovado sugar
175g/6oz raisins
350g/12oz sultanas
1 tbsp black treacle
250g/9oz butter, softened
4 large free-range eggs, at room temperature
3 free-range eggs, whites only
150尘濒/录辫迟 brandy or sherry, plus extra for feeding