Christmas prep with these simple yet scrumptious recipes
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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