MOLLY'S ENTRY 3 - Untitled

1 cup (200 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar

1 cup (240 ml/grams) water

1/4 cup (55 grams) butter, diced

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) fine kosher salt

2 cups (300 grams) dark or golden seedless raisins, currants, and/or dried cranberries

2 large eggs (100 grams), lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking soda

1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract (optional)

1 cup (150 grams) candied orange or lemon peel (or chopped mixed peel)