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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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I love traditional fruitcake, but the rest of my family does not. The apple version I came up with got everyoneâs seal of approval. Ingredients:
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup canola oil |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup red and/or green candied cherries, quartered |
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine apples and orange juice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; add to sugar mixture just until blended. Fold in the cherries, apricots, walnuts and apple mixture.
2. Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut with a serrated knife. Yield: 1 loaf (14 slices).
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