Event Recap How to Make Your Christmas Fruitcake

[PamelaG]

@GWarren, that's close but I would have the icing go all the way down the sides as well.

 

[GWarren]

Yes, but I don't do the decoration on top. That way I could put it back in the freezer and shave off a piece at a time.

 

[GWarren]

If you're making a fruitcake, remember that you can switch out the fruit and nuts, but keep the weights the same

 

[GWarren]

If you don't like walnuts for example, switch them out for almonds, or hazelnuts

 

[Jeff Westover]

Allergies are sometimes an issue in my house with nuts

 

[GWarren]

I like glacee fruits mixed with candied peel and raisins.

 

[PamelaG]

I'd suggest a recipe by Mary Berry, Delia Smith, or Nigella Lawson. Nigella's might be a bit more boozy. I think Martha Stewart has a good recipe as well. A Google search should bring them up.

 

[Jeff Westover]

You're making it sound like the amount/sizes of ingredients are crucial

 

[GWarren]

When baking this one, yes. You really can't deviate too much with proportions

 

[Jeff Westover]

Ok. Interesting

 

[GWarren]

Otherwise, the cake with be too dry, fall apart, or take too long to bake.

 

[Jeff Westover]

It doesn't look too awfully difficult to put together though

 

[Jordan Rivers]

Ok. Question when you get a chance

 

[GWarren]

No, just a little extra prep before and after

 

[GWarren]

Jordan, go ahead

 

[Jordan Rivers]

I'm just a Utah kid. Never had this in my life. Where do I go to find one that would give me an authentic first experience? Nobody I know makes this stuff

 

[Jeff Westover]

I'm not too far behind you, JR

 

[GWarren]

Any British import store worth it's salt would have some.

 

[Jeff Westover]

Like the link Pamela shared?

 

[GWarren]

Yes, Or try a bakery.