Jane Benet'S Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Jane Benet'S Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb blanched almond (3 cups); 1/2 lb pecans (2 cups); 1/4 lb walnuts (1 cup); 1 lb citron, shredded (2 cups); 1/2 lb lemon, rind of (1 cup); 1/2 lb orange rind (1 cup); 1/2 lb candied pineapple (1 cup); 1 lb candied cherry (2 cups); 2 lbs seedless raisins (6 to 7 cups); 1 lb dried fig (2 cups); 1 lb dates, pitted (2 cups); 1 lb dried currant (3 to 3 1/2 cups); 1 (1/2 cup) glass brandy (plus more for pouring on top); 4 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground; 2 teaspoons nutmeg, ground; 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground; 2 cups butter, at room temperature (4 sticks); 1 lb brown sugar; 1 cup molasses; 12 eggs, beaten until foamy; 1 lb all-purpose flour (3 1/2 to 4 cups); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 blanched almond (for garnish); to taste candied cherry (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb blanched almond (3 cups)
1/2 lb pecans (2 cups)
1/4 lb walnuts (1 cup)
1 lb citron, shredded (2 cups)
1/2 lb lemon, rind of (1 cup)
1/2 lb orange rind (1 cup)
1/2 lb candied pineapple (1 cup)
1 lb candied cherry (2 cups)
2 lbs seedless raisins (6 to 7 cups)
1 lb dried fig (2 cups)
1 lb dates, pitted (2 cups)
1 lb dried currant (3 to 3 1/2 cups)
1 (1/2 cup) glass brandy (plus more for pouring on top)
4 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
2 teaspoons nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
2 cups butter, at room temperature (4 sticks)
1 lb brown sugar
1 cup molasses
12 eggs, beaten until foamy
1 lb all-purpose flour (3 1/2 to 4 cups)
2 teaspoons salt
1 blanched almond (for garnish)
to taste candied cherry (for garnish)

1
Preheat the oven to 275 or 300 degrees.
2
Chop the nuts and fruits (grind the dates and figs--they're very sticky) and combine them in a bowl.
3
Add the brandy, jam and spices; mix well.
4
Cream the butter, add the sugar, molasses and beaten eggs; mix thoroughly.
5
Add the flour and salt and mix to a batter consistency.
6
Pour over the fruit mixture and stir to combine. A little more flour may be needed, or a little more brandy. What dough there is should be fairly stiff, not runny.
7
Grease pans well, then line with heavy waxed or parchment paper.
8
Fill the pans three fourths full and bake until a straw comes out clean (probably from 2 to 3 hours, depending on sizes). Have a pan of hot water in the bottom of the oven for moisture during baking.
9
When done, turn out the cakes onto racks to cool.
10
Pour a little brandy slowly over the top of each one.
11
In 15 minutes, invert onto waxed paper, remove the baking paper and pour more brandy slowly over each cake. This must be done gradually, but a warm cake absorbs the liquid much better than a cold one.
12
When completely cool, wrap the cakes well and store in airtight containers for at least 1 month before slicing. Yields about 17 pounds of fruitcake.

3549

kcal

Calories

252

Fat

268

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb blanched almond (3 cups), 1/2 lb pecans (2 cups), 1/4 lb walnuts (1 cup), 1 lb citron, shredded (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Jane Benet'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jane Benet'S Fruitcake

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