FESTIVE FRUITCAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Flour No-Stick Spray
2 cups water
1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
2 large eggs
2 (16.6 oz.) pkgs. Pillsbury® Date Quick Bread
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups raisins
2 cups candied cherries, halved
1 cup cut-up candied pineapple
1/4 cup Smucker's® Apple Jelly or Smucker's® Red Raspberry Fruit Syrup
Additional cherries and pecans for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom and sides of 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan with flour no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE water, oil and eggs in large bowl. Beat well. Add quick bread mix, pecans, raisins, cherries and pineapple. Stir with spoon until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  • BAKE 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool 1 hour longer or until completely cooled.
  • WRAP tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Just before serving: HEAT jelly or syrup in microwave 10 seconds or until melted and smooth. Brush over fruitcake. Garnish with additional cherries and pecans, if desired.

AJOKU ASHLEY
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This is the worst fruitcake I've ever had. It's dry, crumbly, and tasteless. I'm so disappointed.


Shan Mathisha
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This recipe is way too complicated. I spent hours making this cake and it didn't even turn out that good.


TAREK GAMING
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Malik Rimi
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This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Daija
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is delicious. It's moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch.


Jun ior
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I love all the different fruits and nuts in it.


quheku amo
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


The Legends
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This was my first time making fruitcake and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better than I expected. I'll definitely be making this again.


Prince Wilson
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize it with my favorite fruits and nuts.


Joel ekele
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the variety of fruits and nuts. I will definitely be making this again next year.