Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Classic Scots Cookery

By Catherine Brown

Published 2003

  • About

This is the traditional Scottish Hogmanay Bun, always accompanied by a ‘dram’ of whisky. It is very rich and ‘black’ and improves with keeping.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2 lb 2 oz) currants and raisins
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Method

Soaking the Fruit

Put the currants and raisins in a pan with the spices and pour over the brandy. Mix well and place over a low heat. Heat gently till the aromas are released. Remove from the heat, cover and keep in a cool place overnight, or longer (up to a week), stirring occasionally.

Preheat the oven to