Dried Apple Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Dried Apple Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried apples; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup butter milk; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground all spice; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups raisins; 1/2 cup chopped candied citron; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups dried apples
1 cup molasses
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter milk
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground all spice
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)

1
Soak apples in cold water to cover overnight; drain well, and chop coarsely.
2
Combine chopped apples and molasses; cook over medium heat, stirring gently, about 30 minutes or until apples are tender and moisture is absorbed. Set aside.
3
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour with spices; mix well. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Dredge raisins and citron in remaining 1/2 cup flour. Fold in to batter. Stir in prepared apples and vanilla.
5
Pour batter into a waxed paper - lined and greased 13- x 9- x 2 - inch baking pan. Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. To serve, cut into squares, and garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

1585

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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: 2 cups dried apples, 1 cup molasses, 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Dried Apple 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.

Dried Apple Fruitcake

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