1 lemon, zest only
500g/1lb 2oz fresh or frozen kea plums or damsons, stoned
200g/7oz light soft brown sugar (or a mix of 100g/3陆oz caster and 100g/3陆oz dark brown sugar)
300驳/10陆辞锄 caster sugar
350g/12oz mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, sultanas, chopped dates, currants, mixed peel etc.
1 tsp mixed spice
250g/9oz self-raising flour
2 medium free-range eggs, beaten
300ml/陆 pint strong tea, made with 3 teabags of Earl Grey or English Breakfast