APRICOT FRUITCAKE

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My husband didn't care for fruitcake (which I love) - till he tasted this one. He and I have three children. He's an avid fishermen...when others are canning fruits and vegetables, I'm busy canning and smoking salmon! -Clare Brooks, Juneau, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h55m

Yield 2 loaves (18 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups golden raisins
2 cups each coarsely chopped dried apricots and dates
1 cup each red and green candied cherries, halved
2 cups each coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts and Brazil nuts
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each ground cloves, mace and nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the fruits, nuts, honey, water and lemon juice; set aside. , In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Fold into fruit mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually fold into the fruit mixture until evenly coated. Pour into two greased and waxed paper-lined 9x5-in. loaf pans. , With a shallow pan of water in the bottom of the oven, bake at 275° for 2-1/2 hours or until cake tests done. Cover with foil during the last 30 minutes. , Cool 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Remove waxed paper and wrap each cake in foil. Place in plastic bags and store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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