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Soaking Fruit For Christmas Cake?
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I'm attempting a Christmas cake and was given sherry to soak the fruit in. I've currently got just over a half cup, (one of those American measuring cup things) soaking in a bowl with around 200g of cut up fruit, mixed peel, sultanas and cherries which I'm planning to leave until tomorrow evening, before making the cake.
My question is should I wrap the bowl with cellophane, just cover with a plate, or leave it sitting out in the open, or does it even matter much?
Also, does anyone know if I was making a similar amoumy of fruit but soaking it in poitin, how much poitin should I use, as I'm sure it wouldn't be a half cup. Thanks.
My question is should I wrap the bowl with cellophane, just cover with a plate, or leave it sitting out in the open, or does it even matter much?
Also, does anyone know if I was making a similar amoumy of fruit but soaking it in poitin, how much poitin should I use, as I'm sure it wouldn't be a half cup. Thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thanks, I already have one marzipaned but there was no booze in it, I put the marzipan on tonight and the cake was made on Saturday. I'll ice it in a few days then. I've never made one before so be interesting to see how they turn out.
I'll make the other tomorrow with any luck, this time with the boozy fruit.
I'll make the other tomorrow with any luck, this time with the boozy fruit.