½ lemon, grated zest only
1–2 tbsp apricot jam
175g/6oz plain flour
1 tsp almond essence
175g/6oz soft brown sugar
250g/9oz caster sugar
350g/12oz mixed raisins, currants and sultanas
250g/9oz ground almonds
½ tsp ground mixed spice (optional)
55g/2oz chopped mixed peel
pinch salt
175g/6oz butter or margarine, plus extra for greasing
2 free-range eggs, beaten
3 free-range eggs, beaten
1 free-range egg, beaten for glazing