Applesauce Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. applesauce; 1 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 1 lb. dates, pitted and chopped; 1 lb. raisins; 1 lb. nuts, coarsely chopped; 1/4 lb. candied cherries; 1/4 lb. candied pineapple; 1/4 lb. candied citron; 4 1/2 c. sifted flour; 4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 c. applesauce
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 lb. dates, pitted and chopped
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. nuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 lb. candied cherries
1/4 lb. candied pineapple
1/4 lb. candied citron
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt

1
Line four 1-pound coffee cans with waxed paper.
2
(May use any pans which will hold 11 cups when filled 3/4 full.
3
Grease well if not lining with paper.)
4
Boil applesauce, shortening and sugar together for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Let stand until cool.
6
Sift together the flour, soda and spices over the fruit and nuts, mixing until each piece is coated.
7
Stir in cooled applesauce mixture, then turn into cans.
8
Bake in preheated oven.
9
When browned, cover with brown paper; continue baking until wooden pick comes clean from center.
10
Remove from cans; cool on rack.
11
Store in moisture-proof wrapping in cool place or freeze in covered cans. Allow to mellow 2 weeks before cutting.
12
When ready to serve, bring to a boil 1/2 cup light corn syrup and 1/4 cup water.
13
Cool to lukewarm and pour over cold cake for shiny glaze.
14
Bake at 250u00b0 for 2 hours.

1563

kcal

Calories

Fat

357

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. applesauce, 1 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar, 1 lb. dates, pitted and chopped, 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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