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SOAKING THE DRY FRUITS

Jayanthy Asokan
Soaking the dry fruits in Alcohol is the first sign of welcoming Christmas. Has your Christmas prep started? If not, “better late than ever”!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 40 days
Total Time 40 days 20 minutes
Course Condiments

Equipment

glass jar
wooden spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 150 gm cranberries
  • 150 gm black currant
  • 150 gm rasins
  • 300 gm tutti frutti ( red & orange )
  • 150 gm dates ( deseeded )
  • 2 cups red wine

Instructions
 

  • Get ready with all the ingredients. De seed Dates and chop into pieces. Chop cranberries into small pieces.
  • In a dry bowl add all the dry fruits as shown.
  • Add Red wine to the chopped dry fruits and mix with a dry wooden spoon.
  • In a clean dry ,air-tight glass jar fill the dry fruit mixture to half leaving half empty space. Do not fill up to the brim as the fruits soaks and occupies the empty space.
  • Seal the jar well and store in a cool ,dry place away from sunlight. Every 2 to 3 days, give the fruits a mix and if it is dry add ¼ cup of wine and stir once again with a clean wooden spatula. Continue this process until you fix a date for to bake The Delicious Yummy Rich Fruit and Nut Christmas Cake.

Notes

Use only Clean Glass jar for soaking fruits.
Every 2 to 3 days stir the soaked fruits with a wooden spatula. Do not use metallic spoon.
If the fruits seems to be dry add ¼ cup of wine and stir.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
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