CHERRY DATE FRUITCAKE

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It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family. Jam-packed with nuts and cherries, it puts a new spin on a holiday mainstay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 pound diced candied pineapple
2 packages (8 ounces each) chopped pitted dates
6 eggs
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and apple juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Grease two foil-lined 9x5-in. loaf pans. Press half of the mixture into each pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans; carefully remove foil. Brush loaves with corn syrup. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Emma Lay
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This fruitcake is a must-have for any holiday gathering. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sabarafiq Sabarafiq
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This fruitcake is a classic holiday tradition in my family. We love the way the cherries, dates, and nuts add flavor and texture.


Sophia Williams
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the nuts add a nice crunch.


Sean Allian Ajissah
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This fruitcake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cherries, dates, and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Gaontese Thlomelang
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I made this fruitcake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's the perfect holiday dessert.


Dawood Ahmad
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This fruitcake was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe with some orange juice or applesauce.


Zarqawi Naseeri
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was really good. The cherries and dates added a nice sweetness and the nuts gave it a nice crunch.


Natasha N
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again next year.


Heather Weber
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect holiday treat.


Victoria Gasal
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This recipe is a must-try for any fruitcake lover. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Sonain Wazir
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Delicious!


Meer Rahib
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out great! It's moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a nice touch of sweetness.


Elnatan Dawit
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This fruitcake was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe with some orange juice or applesauce.


Rania Afzal
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates added a nice sweetness.


Md Hm Abdullh
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This recipe is a keeper! The fruitcake turned out moist and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of dates, which gave it a nice chewy texture.


Vee Erb
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the nuts add a nice crunch.


MD Sarkar
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This fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of cherries, dates, and nuts gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


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