Oatmeal apple and carrots Recipe

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sultanas
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup chopped dried pineapple or mixed peel
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped dates or prunes

Nuts (optional but traditional):

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Other Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup molasses or golden syrup
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
• 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy (optional, for soaking)

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