Grandma'S Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. applesauce; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. butter; 1 c. mixed candied fruit; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. currants; 1 c. nuts; 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. mixed candied fruit
1 c. raisins
1 c. currants
1 c. nuts
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

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Cream together sugar and butter.
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Add applesauce; add fruit, raisins, currants and nuts, mixing well.
3
Add flour, salt, baking soda and spices, sifting together as you add to
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the applesauce mixture.
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The batter will be quite stiff.
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Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch tube pan.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
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Then reduce heat to 325u00b0 and bake for 1 hour. Put a pan of water under it in oven.
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Test for doneness with a toothpick.
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Let cool in pan for about 5 minutes.
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Turn out of pan and continue to cool.
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When thoroughly cool, wrap in Saran Wrap and then in aluminum foil.
13
Put away in a cool place to season. Should be about a month before you want to use it.

1162

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. applesauce, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. mixed candied fruit, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Fruit Cake 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.

Grandma'S Fruit Cake

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