DAISY'S FRUITCAKE

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I added pecans and candied fruits to an apple cake recipe for my Texan take on traditional English fruitcake. -Daisy Corene McHorse, San Saba, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 pound candied red cherries, halved
1/2 pound candied green cherries, halved
1/2 pound diced candied pineapple

Steps:

  • Line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to apple mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt; add to apple mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, cherries and pineapple. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

abdulsalam_0121
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This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's perfect for a holiday party.


Richard Ruston
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. I make it every year for Christmas.


Rafi Alonzz
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This is my go-to fruitcake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


OKOWA BILLIONZ
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This fruitcake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try making it again with more moisture.


Mohammad Mannan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out perfect! It was so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.


Badol Sarker
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This fruitcake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar.


Motivation and Informatics (Kaif)
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenny Physman
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The texture is perfect and the flavors are amazing.


Loretta West
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


George Diggory
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This fruitcake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I made it for a Christmas party and it was gone in no time.