You can bake the Best Jamaican Christmas Fruit cake

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: dried raisins

Fresh fruits can be healthier but may alter texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar adds a unique flavor while being less processed.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Soak mixed dried fruit in dark rum and Red Label wine for about 3 days.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs gradually, mixing well after each addition.

Squeeze lime juice into the mixture.

Puree the soaked fruits and add them to the mixture.

Add rose water, vanilla, and browning to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Fold in the dry ingredients: cake and pastry flour, baking powder, mixed spices, and cinnamon, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased pudding pan and smooth the top.

Bake (time and temperature not specified).

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