Applesauce Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, coarsely chopped; 2 cups applesauce; 6 maraschino cherries, halved; 6 pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, coarsely chopped
2 cups applesauce
6 maraschino cherries, halved
6 pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease again.
2
In large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and blend well.
3
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Combine 1/2 cup of flour with nuts, raisins, dates and 1/2 cup cherries, stir until coated. Set aside.
4
Add remaining 2 3/4 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and salt to egg mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat 2 minutes on medium speed.
5
Fold fruit and nut mixture and applesauce into batter. Pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. Arrange cherry halves and pecans on top.
6
Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1hour and 15 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes clean. Cool upright in pan 5 minutes. Turn upright onto wire rack and remove pan and parchment paper. Cool completely.

2109

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 cup shortening, 2 eggs, 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Fruitcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Fruitcake

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