Ingredients

  • 500 g plums, stoned and halved
  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced
  • 250 g dessert apples, diced into 1cm cubes
  • 100 g currants
  • 100 g sultanas
  • 100 g raisins
  • 50 g orange marmalade
  • 125 g demerara sugar
  • 14 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 14 whole nutmeg, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 50 g chopped walnuts
  • 25 ml ginger wine
  • 25 ml brandy

Method

  • Put the plums and 200ml of freshly squeezed orange juice, along with the orange zest, into a small pan and simmer until the plums have softened.
  • Meanwhile, combine all the remaining ingredients except the alcohol in a large ovenproof bowl.
  • Once the plums are soft, puree them and stir into the rest of the mixture.
  • Let stand for 12 hours to allow the flavours to infuse.
  • Bake at 225F for 2 hours.
  • Allow to cool slightly and stir in the alcohol.
  • Store in sterilised jars.
  • Keeps for up to 12 months.