110g shredded suet
110g white breadcrumbs
1 level teaspoon ground mixed spice
¼ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
good pinch ground cinnamon
225g soft dark brown sugar
110g sultanas
110g raisins
275g currants
25g whole candied peel, finely chopped
25g whole almonds (skin on is OK)
1 small cooking apple cored and finely chopped (no need to peel)
grated zest ½ large navel orange
grated zest ½ large lemon
2 tablespoons rum
75ml barley wine
75ml stout
2 large eggs
50g self-raising flour, sifted

= HARD SAUCE =
1/4 pound butter
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -ounce brandy or rum