Dried Fruit Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Dried Fruit Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 1 cup brandy (or use an equal amount of apple juice or cider); 2 cups dates, pitted & quartered; 2 cups golden raisins; 2 cups dried cherries; 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, quartered; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups slivered almonds; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon almond extract

Servings: persons

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 cup brandy (or use an equal amount of apple juice or cider)
2 cups dates, pitted & quartered
2 cups golden raisins
2 cups dried cherries
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, quartered
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups slivered almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon almond extract

1
In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to low & cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & cool to room temperature.
2
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, then grease & flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
3
In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients which are dry, then stir in the lightly beaten eggs, the almond extract, and the cooled fruit mixture, & combine well.
4
Spoon batter into the prepared Bundt pan & bake for at least 2 hours & 20 minutes. Toothpick in the center should come out clean.
5
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate & cool completely.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups water, 1 cup brandy (or use an equal amount of apple juice or cider), 2 cups dates, pitted & quartered, and more.

Yes, Dried Fruit 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 Fruit Fruitcake

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