The Easiest Christmas cake you will ever make

Baking for Christmas is one of my favourite things and when I was given this fantastic Christmas cake recipe I just couldn't believe it would work let alone taste any good. Now I know in the US there are a few jokes about giving fruitcake as gifts but Down Under we enjoy a good Christmas cake.

Here is the recipe I know you will enjoy.

1 kg mixed dried fruit diced
1 Can apricot nectar ( about 400ml)
2 Cups Self raising flour

Optional Extra - your choice of something to give the cake a little extra Christmas spirit. We used Apricot Brandy or Rum :)

Instead of a large cake, spoon into muffin cases and bake at 175 C for about 25 to 30 minutes. A large cake would take at least an hour and half to bake. Make sure you line it well as the mixture is very dense.

 Start with One Kilo of Mixed dried fruit.

 Add 400ml of canned Apricot Nectar, plus your own favourite Christmas spirit, that's optional.

 Add 2 cups of Self Raising Flour and mix well. 

 The mixture should be sticky but not too dry, add a little extra juice or Christmas Spirit. 

Spoon into paper cases in a muffin tin and Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a pre heated oven at 175C.

Enjoy!

Feel Better Despite Fibromyalgia

Making it through the Holidays with Fibromyalgia can seem to be a daunting task. Try to follow this easy list of helpful points, you will also find related articles on each of these topics in the archives. 

• Try to get between seven and eight hours of good, restful sleep each night.
• Exercise regularly. Walking and other non-strenuous activities are a good way to begin.
• Adjust your hours at work if your schedule is too demanding.
• Get a chair that's comfortable at work, and talk to your boss about avoiding activities -- including lifting -- that are too challenging.
• Have your spine checked and aligned by your Chiropractor.
• Eat a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet.