Mini Christmas puddings

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) raisins, chopped coarsely
• 1 cup (160g) sultanas
• 1 cup (150g) seeded dried dates, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (95g) seeded prunes, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (85g) mixed peel
• 1/2 cup (125g) glacé apricots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 250 grams butter, softened
• 2 cups (440g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup (185g) flour, plain (all-purpose)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• 4 cups (280g) stale breadcrumbs
• 1 cup (150g) flour, plain (all-purpose), extra
• 6 x 30cm squares unbleached calico