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