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Holiday Fruitcake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is my own recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat.
Ingredients:
3 cups whole red and green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 package (1 pound) shelled walnuts
1 package (10 ounces) golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine cherries, pineapple, walnuts and raisins; set aside.
2. In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit mixture and stir to coat.
3. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Slice with a serrated knife; bring to room temperature before serving. Yield: 16 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com