Christmas prep with these simple yet scrumptious recipes

Take the stress out of Christmas prep with these simple yet scrumptious recipes. We've got all the essentials covered, from easy roast turkey to no-fuss mince pies. Easy-peasy fruitcake decorated with glacé fruit. Try this lighter version of a classic Christmas fruitcake, bursting with festive spice and juicy fruit. Decorate with candied fruit and glacé cherries.



Ingredients

4 tbsp. rum or brandy

1 orange, zested and juiced

600g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, apricots, cherries, cranberries)

200g butter, very soft

200g golden caster sugar

4 eggs

50g ground almonds

200g plain flour

100g pecan nuts or whole skinned almonds, chopped

100g candied peel, chopped

75g crystallized or candied ginger, chopped