Gluten-free Christmas cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kilograms mixed fruit
• 1/2 cup sherry or brandy or whatever you prefer
• 1 tablespoon honey or golden syrup
• 1 apple, grated
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 3/4 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 4 medium-sized eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 250 grams melted butter
• almonds for decorating