How to soak fruits for Christmas Black Rum Cake. (Stewed, Boiled Fruits)

This recipe of Stewed Fruits is the way to go if you are planning on bake Christmas Black, Fruit Cake.
Loads of spices, tons of flavors.
*Ingredients*
1 1b Currant
1 1b Raisins
1 1b prunes (remove seeds and cut if half)
1/2 1b cherries
(Any other fruits of your desire)
3 bay leaves
2 cinnamon stick
1/2 tbs ground cinnamon
1 tsp mix spice
1 tbsp vanilla essence
1 bottle rum
1 bottle cherry brandy or (wine of your choice)
Boil fruits for 1 1/2 - 2 hours under the lowest heat, check within that time frame add more water if needed.
Allow to cool, pour in tight lid container along with Rum and Wine, just enough to cover the fruits, allow to soak for at least a day before baking.
Please Note: You could slightly blend fruits after its cooled down, then soak or you could blend on the day of baking.
(Remove Bay Leaves and Cinnamon Stick)
Thank you for watching 😊

[@Passionlovespontaneous]

Thank God for you on TH-cam I've learned a lot from you.

[@hilaryheaven6071]

I did this last night and it’s perfect thank you lady 🧡🇯🇲💥💥👏🏽👏🏽

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

😊
You are more than welcome Hilary 👍🏾

[@paulettesherman1464]

Love your cake recipes, they're moist and delicious your recipes are step-by-step and easy to understand. Thank you I baked my black cake from your recipe and it was perfect and delicious, I got all thumbs up.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Aww 🥰
You are so very welcome Paulette, appreciate this 🤗
Thank you for watching 🙏🏾

[@Kennygoodvibestv]

Well done Racquel 👍🏾 I remember that’s how grandma used to do it

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Yes ! Lol
Thanks Kenny 😊

[@goodwritingbytyler]

Nice job Racquel 🙂😁

[@only1jae]

Subscribed! I'm so thankful for this. I've always wanted to do this but never had soaked my fruits in time to have it ready for Christmas! 🙂

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

You are so very welcome J.T.
And thank you 😊

[@maxup5583]

Thanks for sharing never done it like that will definitely try this way 👍

[@denisedeleon1767]

Will definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing and have s safe and peaceful holiday season

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you Denise 😊

[@kimel122]

Thank you for sharing.

[@charmallen7856]

I will definitely do this

[@lenablackburn2354]

Thanks for sharing I will try it out Raquel ❤

[@Dede33768]

Thank you so much can’t wait to try it

[@susantomy517]

Thanks for sharing❤

[@nehaljoshy7540]

I tried your Christmas cake recipe last year and it was THE BEST. The absolute best. Thank you so much.
I had a quick doubt, instead of boiling for 2 hours, can I pressure cook the fruits for 20 mins?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

You can cook for 1 hour instead of 2
Not sure about the pressure cooker
And thank you ❤️😊

[@taylariviere408]

Hello, fantastic recipe! If I want to soak the fruits for a year in time for Christmas 2023 do I do the same method? Thanks

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Hi Tayla, yes you could, but you could also do it the easier way, where you add all your fruits to the container, pour your favorite rum & wine until the fruits are fully covered.
Let that sit until next year when you are ready to bake, the alcohol will preserve the fruits having them well soaked and nice.

[@taylariviere408]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine great, thank you Racquel :)

[@charmallen7856]

Love it

[@javonharris8257]

Just a question 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾How much cakes can the measurements in the description do?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

9 to 12 cakes…
I made 3 cakes, using the (1 pound cake recipe) and I have 3/4 of the stew fruits remaining

[@Princessgia]

I want to make rum cake for the first time in my life. So glad i found your video but what is Mix Spice? I can't find it in my local grocery store

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you ❤️
Mix Spice could be excluded.. add a bit more cinnamon powder

[@Princessgia]

@Racsfood okay, thank you and thank you for your reply.

[@Jennifer-yi1lj]

Love this. Can I do this 5 days before baking?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Definitely!
Even one day before

[@cheryljsimmon8402]

Hi Raquel! Will be trying this for New Years. Do you have a preferred rum and wine?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Jamaican Red Label Wine, Wray & Nephew Rum are the favorites, but use what you have access to.

[@cheryljsimmon8402]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine Ty, Merry Christmas🙂

[@caseyruck1617]

Love everything that you have made...but I was wondering do you take the bay leaf and cinnamon sticks out when you"re ready to make the cake? seeing that you have to blend the mixture.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Yes I took them out
Thank you 😊

[@jeanettepatrick]

do you have to drain the water once the fruits are cooked? or does it absorb the water and there is no need to drain and you can just add the rum and wine?😍

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

No need to drain..

[@jeanettepatrick]

Thank You for sharing. I have never made this cake before but always wanted to try it@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine

[@jeanryan7618]

Good Racquel how are u. Love ur cooking. Question when u say 4 cup of fruit . U ment 4 measuring cup of the soak fruit. Not all that is soak. .

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you 😊
Where did I mention 4 cups of fruits ?

[@ugochinnamdi9275]

Thank you so much for this video. Can it be stored in the fridge?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Yes 👍🏾
And you are very welcome 🙏

[@eveny119]

If I choose not to simmer but just to marinate for a few months, should I bother with the bay leaves or cinnamon sticks?
And does your 'mixed spice" come with a more specific name such as..." Rum cake spice mix" and who makes it? Thanks.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Rum cake mix spice is just as good, even pumpkin spice would be fine
If you are going to marinate/ soak for months, yes the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves should be excluded.

[@eveny119]

Thanks.@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine

[@cheryljsimmon8402]

Is the mix spice like the Chinese 5 spice, or the ground allspice?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

No .. It’s a mixture of, gloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger and coriander.

[@britney7034]

Hi Racquel! Love this recipe! How much exactly of rum, brandy & wine do you usually add for this amount of fruits? In the description says 1 bottle of each but in the video you add less then that. Thank you!

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Equal amount of Rum & Wine, just enough to cover the fruits
Thank you Britney 👍🏾

[@karenbalkaranali4739]

Awesome!!!

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

😘😘

[@radicarampersad3484]

Thanks for sharing your recipe with us i will try it 😊 am watching with you from Trinidad 🇹🇹 😀

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you for watching Radica 🇹🇹 🇹🇹

[@kataleya8938]

Is it a must that its boiled then put to soak or it can just be put to soak from now and be ready to use for christmas???

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Fruits need to be soak in alcohol preferably brandy, rum, or wine for at least 1 month up to a year before baking, the longer the fruits are soaked the better.

[@rajshriramsaroop9452]

Thank you..

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@np22220]

Hi, I have rum and red label wine. How much cups do I use?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Half and half, enough to cover the stewed fruits.
Remember the alcohol should be added after stewing.

[@neilduprey2894]

Hello Racquel, how many cups of water did you use to boil pls?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Enough water to cover the fruits, you may need to add more within the cooking process

[@neilduprey2894]

Thank you again 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bhawnapatole7395]

Hi
Wanna add some nuts ( almonds, cashew, walnuts) will it work same?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

That sound good 🤗
I think it’s worth a try👍🏾

[@kataleya8938]

Should it be refrigerated or not?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Not
The alcohol preserves it for as long as possible outside the refrigerator

[@meliciasinclair330]

I don't drink. Is there a way to preserve the fruits without adding alcohol?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

keep it refrigerated

[@omegawarner298]

Can it be stored outside the fridge?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Definitely!
The Alcohol preserves it

[@kmacm6529]

Do you blend the fruits before you bake your black cake?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Yes

[@kmacm6529]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine Ok thanks

[@SonnyUntung]

I only got Rum and Brandy. Not Cherry Brandy.
Is it ok ?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

That’s perfectly fine 👍🏾

[@princessoh2751]

Does this need to be stored in the refrigerator?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

No, the alcohol act as a preventative, so it could stay out as long as possible.

[@princessoh2751]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine thank you. Happy holidays!!!

[@marshybrooks3665]

Good Morning, can you make a Beef Pot Roast

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Good Morning Marshy ☀️
Sounds good 🤤
Definitely will 👍🏾

[@teresablake7657]

How much cups of water did u use .. I'll be trying this

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

10 cups

[@teresablake7657]

Ok 👌. Thx much hon

[@hxneycloves1881]

Looks good can you make chicken Alfredo? 🥰

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Here is a link on my Chicken Alfredo
th-cam.com/video/gaXWB0AAB-Q/w-d-xo.html

[@sharonbremmer1575]

Hi were you get bay leaves to buy .?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

I bought them in the market. It could be excluded if it’s not available

[@sharonbremmer1575]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine okay 👍,
Thanks hun.

[@eveny119]

I think every US A grocery store would have bay leaves, I know Walmart does.

[@sharonbremmer1575]

@@eveny119 okay,
But I live in Jamaica
The other day I saw it in my local grocery store.

[@cheryljsimmon8402]

hello again. what is mace?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Hi Cheryl
Mace is the soft covering of the nutmeg, (not it’s outer shell) It’s gives a similar flavor of the nutmeg.
Where did you see the ingredient mace though?

[@cheryljsimmon8402]

​@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisineI saw the mace ingredient when you were explaining to me what was in the mix spice. It's similar to the Chinese 5 spice. seen in the Korean shops here in NY

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Ok ok 👍🏾
Yes it’s similar to the Chinese Five Spice but I would not use that in baking

[@eveny119]

If you want a similar blend, it's close to'' pumpkin pie spice'', spice cake, ginger bread, or apple pie. If you leave out mace it wouldn't be noticeable.

[@tandoorkitchenn]

Red wine can be used?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Yes

[@eveny119]

I think a sweet red dessert wine or what they call a fortified wine works the best.