mixed large dried fruit, (apricots, pears, apples, prunes) for soaking. • flour • fresh yeast or equivalent dry yeast • brown sugar • salt • each dried raisins and figs • ground allspice or crushed star aniseed seed • ground cinnamon • Kirsch ( sherry will do if you can't get Kirsch or any other fruit based liqueur) • chopped nuts of choice , hazelnut, pecan or walnut • chopped almonds • candied lemon and orange peel for baking