rich italian fruitcake
Rich Italian Fruitcake 3 cups dried figs or dates 1/2 cup white seedless raisins 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 1/2 cu...
Ingredients
- 3cupdried figs or dates
- 1/2cupwhite seedless raisins
- 1/3cupdried cranberries
- 1/3cupalmonds, toasted and finely chopped
- 1/2cupcocoa powder
- 21/2 cups soft wholegrain bread crumbs
- 5tablespoonolive oil
- 1/4teaspoonnutmeg
Directions
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Rich Italian Fruitcake 3 cups dried figs or dates 1/2 cup white seedless raisins 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup almonds, toasted and fine
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The next day, bring them to a gentle boil and lower the heat, simmering gently until very soft
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While the figs are cooking, soak the white raisins and dried cranberries in hot water
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When softened, drain figs or dates and place in large bowl
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Drain other fruit, squeeze out excess water and add
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Add remaining ingredients down to and including honey
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Stir well to as smooth a consistency as possible
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As you stir, the figs or dates become like a paste and you will have a very thick "cake-like" batter