Soaking Dry Fruits for Christmas Cake | how to soak dry fruits for plum cake| soak dry fruits in rum

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are often more affordable and still provide sweetness.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are generally less expensive and nut-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cheaper alternative for baking.

rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic wine

Non-alcoholic wine provides a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

Start by gathering all the dried fruits you have available at home.

In a large bowl, add 1/4 cup dried dates, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup black raisins, 1/4 cup candied fruit, and 1/4 cup mixed nuts.

Mix all the dried fruits together well.

Transfer the mixed dried fruits into a clean glass container, ensuring there is no moisture left in it.

Pour rum over the dried fruits until they are fully submerged.

Seal the container and let it sit for at least 15 days for the best flavor; if short on time, let it soak for at least 4 days.

Shake the container every 2-3 days to mix the fruits and rum.

Store the container at room temperature in a cool, dry place; do not refrigerate.

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