Heirloom Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Heirloom Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped; 3 cups pecan halves

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped
3 cups pecan halves

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and honey. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Stir in raisins, dates, apricots and pecans.
2
Pack into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Place pans on middle rack of oven; place a shallow pan of hot water on lowest rack.
3
Bake at 300u00b0 for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Loosen edges with a knife and remove from pan. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1609

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, softened, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Heirloom 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.

Heirloom Fruitcake

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