INGREDIENTS
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1 quantity rich sweet shortcrust pastry (see below) or 500g shop-bought
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120g (4½oz) unsalted butter
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200g (7oz) dark muscovado sugar
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30g (1oz) black treacle
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50g (1¾oz) golden syrup
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2 eggs
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3tbsp cherry brandy
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300g (10½oz) pecans
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60g (2¼oz) dried sour cherries
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For the rich sweet shortcrust pastry
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1 egg
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125g (4½oz) golden caster sugar
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1tsp vanilla or almond extract
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250g (9oz) plain flour
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125g (4½oz) salted butter, in small cubes