Linda's Fruitcake
2 1/2 c Dates -- pitted and chopped 2 c Candied Citrus Peel -- : chopped 2 c Seeded raisins 2 c Seedless raisins 1 1/2 c Currants 1 1/2 c Almonds -- blanched 1 1/2...
Ingredients
- 21/2 c dates -- pitted and chopped
- 2c candied citrus peel --
- 2c seedless raisins
- 11/2 c currants
- 11/2 c almonds -- blanched
- 11/2 c maraschino cherries --
- 1/2c brandy -- or fruit juice
- 1cn crushed pineapple in water
Directions
- 1
NONE ***** 2 1/2 c Dates -- pitted and chopped 2 c Candied Citrus Peel -- : chopped 2 c Seeded raisins 2 c Seedless raisins 1 1/2 c Currants
- 2
540 ml 2 c Sugar 1 c Strawberry jam 4 c Flour 1 1/2 ts Baking soda 2 ts Cinnamon 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Cloves 1/2 ts Allspice 2 c Butter 2 c Suga
- 3
Stir in brandy or fruit juice
- 4
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight
- 5
In a saucepan, combine pineapple and two cups sugar
- 6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, 30 - 40 min. or until mixture thickens
- 7
There should be about 2 1/2 c of pineapple misture
- 8
Remove from heat, stir in reserved cherry liquid and jam