1medium apple (200 grams), peeled and finely chopped
⅔cup(107 grams) raisins
½cup(77 grams) candied orange peel, fi nely chopped
½cup(66 grams) dried currants
¼cup(60 grams) water
3tablespoons(45 grams) brandy
2teaspoons(2 grams) orange zest
1teaspoon(1 gram) lemon zest
2teaspoons(10 grams) fresh lemon juice
1½teaspoons(3 grams) ground cinnamon
1teaspoon(2 grams) ground coriander
½teaspoon(1 gram) ground nutmeg
½teaspoon(1 gram) ground allspice
¼teaspoonground cloves
All-purpose flour, for dusting
3tablespoons(60 grams) apricot preserves
Instructions
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly punch down Do-It-All Dough. Press into a 10x6-inch rectangle, and transfer to prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, apple, raisins, candied orange peel, currants, ¼ cup (60 grams) water, brandy, orange zest, lemon zest and juice, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Transfer sugar mixture to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 16x11-inch rectangle, with one long side closest you. Spread fruit mixture onto dough, leaving a ¼-inch border on all sides. Starting with one long side, roll up dough into a tight log, and pinch seam to seal. Place roll, seam side down , on work surface. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut roll in half lengthwise; turn halves cut side up. Carefully cross strands over each other to create an “X” shape. Twist top half of “X” twice; repeat with bottom half of “X.” Place a sheet of parchment paper on work surface. Carefully move twist to parchment, shaping into a wreath, and tuck ends under. Transfer wreath on parchment to a rimless baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted near center registers at least 190°F (88°C), 30 to 40 minutes.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high until fluid, about 30 seconds. Using a pastry brush, brush preserves onto hot wreath. Let cool on pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
PRO TIP You can substitute 1 (27-ounce) jar prepared mincemeat for the cooled cooked fruit mixture that’s prepared in steps 3 and 4.