You need to soak the fruit in this liquid to help them hydrate. I have also made the mixture with dark grape juice, pomegranate juice and orange juice. Can you soak fruit with non alcoholic liquid? I personally use a mix of Brandy and Cointreau, Dark rum also works well here.But my personal preference has to be Brandy with vanilla extract. Alcohol/Grape juice – Now this is subjective to your liking. I love using Brandy and sometimes a little Cointreau as well. What alcohol should be used to soak the fruit? You can use fresh fruit as well like grated apple etc however, I wouldn’t recommend using it for a long soaking process and traditionally it is not used. These plump up beautifully once stewed making the mixture very juicy. I am not a fan of candied peel but in this mixture it tastes lovely. They not only add color but a layer or flavor as well. Also the earthy sweetness adds for a depth of flavor. This is not a traditional component but I like the moisture it adds to the mixture. If you can get your hands on dried blueberries, you absolutely should use them.
However black raisins add for that dark color in the filling. You can use any you have and mix them up if you are like me. I like using black raisins, currants, sultanas and golden raisins. This is the mixture I use and I personally love it. The combination of fruit is endless and you can use any dried fruit you prefer as you will taste it in the cake later.
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