Boozy Steamed Pudding with Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

• 1kg dried fruit (you will need to finely chop any larger pieces)
• 11⁄2 cups brandy, rum, bourbon, sherry, mulled red wine or Grand Marnier – or use a mixture
• 250g butter, softened (plus 20g extra, to brush)
• 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (optional)
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1⁄2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup plain flour
• 1⁄2 cup self-raising flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• Baking paper, foil and twine
• Edible flowers, to garnish (optional)
• 60g butter
• 1⁄3 cup (50g) plain flour
• 600ml milk
• 4-5 tbsp brandy (you can also use your preferred alcohol)
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)