How long does mixed fruit for a Christmas cake

tats63, Nov 25, 12:24pm
last!I have about a kilo of mixed fruit stored in an airtight container in my pantry.Its been in there a year maybe more.Looks ok apart from a bit sugary.Do you think it's ok to use!

margyr, Nov 25, 12:27pm
it will be fine. I would use it. sniff it to see it has not gone fermenty, and then again there is the old saying "if in doubt,chuck it out", but as I said I would use it.

lilyfield, Nov 25, 12:37pm
It will be good to use

tats63, Nov 25, 12:50pm
Cheers - thanks for that.

duckmoon, Nov 25, 1:41pm
I just purchased some. It had just been put on the warehouse shelf for purchase. It had a fifteen month best before date.

When I doubt I used my eyes and nose to decide.
Most likely to pass that 'test' and I would use it

dreamers, Nov 25, 1:45pm
If it looks very dry, i would sit it in boiling water for a while to swell up again before draining and soaking in Brandy

tats63, Nov 25, 3:28pm
Cool thanks.

chicco2, Nov 25, 6:32pm
Soak in alcohol for a couple of days.

elliehen, Nov 26, 10:09pm
Next year, if you have a spare pack, pop it in the freezer.