BIG EARL'S EASY ICEBOX FRUITCAKE
This is a very easy and good fruitcake with no baking. As with most of my recipes I invite you to add your own touch to it and modify it any way you want for you and your family. My grandkids, who normally quickly turn down fruitcake, come back for seconds on this one. My momma got the original recipe off the side of a box of...
Provided by Earl Williams
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Line two 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to hang over edges 3 or 4 inches.
- 2. In a large bowl, finely crush the graham crackers, then add the red and green cherries, candied fruit, and pecans.
- 3. Melt butter in a double boiler. Cool slightly. Add sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, and bourbon (or wine), stir well. Pour this over the crackers and fruit. Mix well. The mixture should be very thick and moistened thoroughly. Pack mixture tightly into the lined pan making sure no air bubbles are trapped in the loaf. Garnish top with pecan and cherry halves. Cover tightly with the plastic wrap.
- 4. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 weeks or longer (the longer the better the flavor). The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the liquids will be absorbed into the cake. I have keep them in the refrigerator for over two years and enjoyed a slice of fruitcake every once in a while all year long. After they have molded to the shape of the loaf pan (3 to 4 weeks) they may be removed from the pans for long term storage.
- 5. Note 1: I use a 32 ounce (2 pound) container of mixed candied fruit. I hold out enough of the red and green maraschino cherries (cut in half) and pecan halves to garnish the top of the fruitcakes, the rest of the cherries and pecans are cut up in the cake.
- 6. Note 2: 2 cup sweet wine (grape, blackberry or any flavor you desire) may be substituted for the bourbon or they both may be left completely out.
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haseeb Jani
j_h62@hotmail.co.ukThis fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious and it's always appreciated.
Dino Playz
d@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses dried fruit instead of candied fruit. It gives the fruitcake a more natural flavor.
Oyekanmi Olamide Damilare
odamilare@hotmail.comThis is the best icebox fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Emily Dodds
doddsemily@hotmail.frI've made this fruitcake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
tk
tk@yahoo.comThis fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
Nando Casper
nando-casper@yahoo.comI love the fact that this fruitcake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy holiday seasons.
Robby Knight
r_k@yahoo.comThis is my go-to fruitcake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Nsubuga Francis junior
n.junior16@hotmail.comI made this fruitcake for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Jumatatu Byabele
jb@hotmail.frThe combination of fruits, nuts, and spices in this fruitcake is perfect. It's not too sweet and it has just the right amount of chewiness.
Anju Gautam
a.gautam@hotmail.comI love that this recipe doesn't require any baking. It's so easy to just throw everything together and let it chill in the fridge.
Khan No.1
k48@aol.comThis icebox fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Faizan Hamyun
faizan.h@yahoo.comJust made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas gathering and it was a huge hit! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly chewy. I will definitely be making this again next