3 oranges
4 tbsp Seville orange marmalade, strained to remove peel
15 green cardamom pods, crushed with a pestle and mortar
175g/6oz caster sugar
icing sugar
55g/2oz shelled pistachios, chopped
85g/3¼oz golden sultanas
1 vanilla pod, split
15 slices white bread, preferably slightly stale
90²µ/3½´Ç³ú butter, softened
crème fraîche (optional)
300ml/½ pint double cream
8 free-range eggs
300ml/½ pint milk